Don't Play Us Cheap
"A comedy musical!"
Originally released in 1973. Don't Play Us Cheap is a romance/comedy film. directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Starring Esther Rolle, Avon Long, and Mabel King
Synopsis
As an African American family and friends gather in an apartment for a house party, two mischief-making devil-bats take human form in order to break up the party.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Esther Rolle
as Miss Maybell
Avon Long
as Brother Dave
Mabel King
as House Guest at the Party
Rhetta Hughes
as Earnestine
Frank Carey
as Mr. Johnson
Thomas Anderson
as Mr. Percy
Robert Dunn
as Guest
Jay Van Leer
as Mrs. Johnson (as Jay Vanleer)
Joshie Jo Armstead
as Guest
Joe Keyes Jr.
as Trinity (as Joseph Keyes)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Yeah
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Play Us Cheap about?
As an African American family and friends gather in an apartment for a house party, two mischief-making devil-bats take human form in order to break up the party.
Who directed Don't Play Us Cheap?
Don't Play Us Cheap was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
How long is Don't Play Us Cheap?
Don't Play Us Cheap has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Don't Play Us Cheap released?
Don't Play Us Cheap was released on April 13, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Don't Play Us Cheap?
The main cast of Don't Play Us Cheap includes Esther Rolle, Avon Long, Mabel King, Rhetta Hughes, Frank Carey.