Butter
"Number one... with a bullet!"
Originally released in 1998. Butter is a action/thriller film. directed by Peter Gathings Bunche.
Starring Shemar Moore, Nia Long, and Ernie Hudson
Synopsis
Corrupt record company executives kill a singing sensation with a drug overdose rather than letting her leave their label and join another company. They then frame her cousin/manager for the murder forcing him to go on the run and to try to get the goods on the real killers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
2.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shemar Moore
as Freddy Roland
Nia Long
as Carmen Jones
Ernie Hudson
as Curtis '8-Ball' Harris
Donnie Wahlberg
as Rick Damon
Tony Todd
as Benzo Al
Terrence Howard
as Dexter Banks (as Terrence Dashon Howard)
Donald Faison
as Khaleed
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
as Blusette Ford (as Salli Richardson)
Tommy Lister Jr.
as House
Badja Djola
as Roscoe
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- World International Network (WIN)
- CineTel Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butter about?
Corrupt record company executives kill a singing sensation with a drug overdose rather than letting her leave their label and join another company. They then frame her cousin/manager for the murder...
Who directed Butter?
Butter was directed by Peter Gathings Bunche.
How long is Butter?
Butter has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Butter released?
Butter was released on October 13, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Butter?
The main cast of Butter includes Shemar Moore, Nia Long, Ernie Hudson, Donnie Wahlberg, Tony Todd.