The Luau
"There's more than one way to get lei'd"
Originally released in 2001. The Luau is a comedy film. directed by Barry Bowles.
Starring Brian Hooks, Faizon Love, and Maia Campbell
Synopsis
Having just lost his job at a soul food take-out joint, Cedric (Brian Hooks) gets the bad news that a local female crime kingpin has picked the wrong time to call in a large IOU he racked up some time back. Needing a fast buck, Cedric and some friends decide to stage a Hawaiian luau, and charge people for the privilege of enjoying the feast. However, what was to be a small, exclusive party becomes a massive neighborhood blowout, and everyone who is owed money by Cedric (a sizable list in itself) shows up expecting free food and entertainment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Xenon Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Luau about?
Having just lost his job at a soul food take-out joint, Cedric (Brian Hooks) gets the bad news that a local female crime kingpin has picked the wrong time to call in a large IOU he racked up some t...
Who directed The Luau?
The Luau was directed by Barry Bowles.
How long is The Luau?
The Luau has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Luau released?
The Luau was released on June 30, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Luau?
The main cast of The Luau includes Brian Hooks, Faizon Love, Maia Campbell, Troy Winbush, Chiara Fudge Atoyebi.