Pootie Tang
"Too cool for words."
Originally released in 2001. Pootie Tang is a action/comedy film. directed by Louis C.K.. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lance Crouther, JB Smoove, and Jennifer Coolidge
Synopsis
Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young black children of America, supatime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (165 votes)
Budget
$7M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.3M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,300,000
Production Companies
- MTV Films
- Paramount Pictures
- Alphaville Films
- Chris Rock Entertainment
- 3 Arts Entertainment
- HBO Downtown Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pootie Tang about?
Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell ...
Who directed Pootie Tang?
Pootie Tang was directed by Louis C.K..
How long is Pootie Tang?
Pootie Tang has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Pootie Tang released?
Pootie Tang was released on June 29, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pootie Tang?
The main cast of Pootie Tang includes Lance Crouther, JB Smoove, Jennifer Coolidge, Reg E. Cathey, Robert Vaughn.
Is Pootie Tang worth watching?
Pootie Tang has a user rating of 5.1/10 based on 165 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.