The Fighting Temptations (2003)
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- PG-13
- 2h 3min
- Comedy, Drama
- 19 Sep 2003 (USA)
- Movie
A New York advertising executive travels to a small Southern town to collect an inheritance but finds he must create a gospel choir and lead it to success before he can collect.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 11 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Nigel Washington | ... |
Little Darrin
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| Chloe Bailey | ... |
Little Lilly
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| Demetress Long | ... |
Church Usher
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| Ann Nesby | ... |
Aunt Sally Walker
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| Faith Evans | ... |
Maryann Hill
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| Melba Moore | ... |
Bessie Cooley
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Rosalie Washington | ... |
Faye Jenkins
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Ricky Dillard | ... |
Choir Director
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Larry John Meyers | ... |
Homer T.
(as L. John Myers)
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| Shirley Caesar | ... |
Self
(as Reverend Shirley Caesar)
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| LaTanya Richardson Jackson | ... |
Paulina Pritchett
(as LaTanya Richardson)
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| Wendell Pierce | ... |
Reverend Lewis
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| Lou Myers | ... |
Homer T.
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| Cuba Gooding Jr. | ... |
Darrin Hill
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| Lourdes Benedicto | ... |
Rosa Lopez
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Richie Dye | ... |
Private Investigator
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| Dakin Matthews | ... |
Mr. Fairchild
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| Wilbur Fitzgerald | ... |
L&G Representative
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| Daphne Duplaix | ... |
Tiffany
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Joanie Fox | ... |
Waitress
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Enoch King | ... |
Man Playing Poker
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| Jill Jane Clements | ... |
Train Attendant
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| Mike Epps | ... |
Lucius
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| Steve Harvey | ... |
Miles Smoke
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| Beyoncé | ... |
Lilly
(as Beyoncé Knowles)
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Sonny Jim Gaines | ... |
Lilli's Grandfather
(as James E. Gaines)
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Mitchah Williams | ... |
Jimmy B.
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| Vince Canlas | ... |
Simon
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| Nicky Buggs | ... |
Sarah
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| Rue McClanahan | ... |
Nancy Stringer
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| Angie Stone | ... |
Alma
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Gene Conyers | ... |
Funeral Choir Director
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| Dave Sheridan | ... |
Bill
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| Lou Walker | ... |
Man in Church
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| Mechelle McCain | ... |
Girl in Nightclub
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| Bilal | ... |
Nightclub Singer
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Kioka Hampton Carter | ... |
Amazing Grace Auditioner
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Justin Mark Caudill | ... |
Goofy Auditioner
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Steven Patrick Huie | ... |
Goofy Auditioner
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Chuck Larkin | ... |
Saw & Nose Flute Auditioner
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| Roger Greene Jr. | ... |
Gangsta Rapper
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D'Wayne Gardner | ... |
'Isn't She Lovely' Auditioner
(as Karl D'Wayne Gardner)
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Eddie Levert | ... |
Joseph
(as Eddie Levert Sr.)
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| Valentine Ndubisi | ... |
Kano
(as Udoka Valentine Ndubisi)
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Darrell Vanterpool | ... |
Dean
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Walter Williams Sr. | ... |
Frank
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Eric Nolan Grant | ... |
Samuel
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| Wes Chatham | ... |
Cashier
(as John Wesley Chatham)
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| Mickey Jones | ... |
Scooter
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| Lil' Zane | ... |
Derek
(as Zane Copeland Jr.)
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Mae Middleton | ... |
Tasha
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| L. Warren Young | ... |
Guard
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| Faizon Love | ... |
Prison Warden
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Rashawn Worthen | ... |
First Prison Guard
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T-Bone | ... |
Bee-Z Biggs
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| Montell Jordan | ... |
Johnson
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Chris Cole | ... |
Lightfoot
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James Van Harper | ... |
Prison Guard at Church
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Stephanie Bonner | ... |
Ramiyah
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Tracy Bryant | ... |
Ramiyah
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Delaurian Burton | ... |
Ramiyah
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Sherise Staten | ... |
Ramiyah
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Deborah Duke | ... |
Gospel Explosion Page
(as Debra Calloway Duke)
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| Yolanda Adams | ... |
Self
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| Donnie McClurkin | ... |
Self
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| Clarence Fountain | ... |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
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Jimmy Carter | ... |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
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George Scott | ... |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
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Eric McKinnie | ... |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
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Joey Williams | ... |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
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Caleb Butler | ... |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
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Tracy Pierce | ... |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
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| Erica Campbell | ... |
Mary Mary
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Tina Atkins | ... |
Mary Mary
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Matthew D. Miller | ... |
Church Member (uncredited)
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| Roland Spence | ... |
Singer with Shirley Ceaser (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jonathan Lynn | ||
Written by
| Elizabeth Hunter | ... | (story) |
| Elizabeth Hunter | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Saladin K. Patterson | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| David Gale | ... | producer |
| Loretha C. Jones | ... | producer |
| Benny Medina | ... | producer |
| Jeff Pollack | ... | producer |
| Momita SenGupta | ... | co-producer |
| Van Toffler | ... | executive producer |
| Tierre Turner | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Jimmy Jam | ||
| Terry Lewis | ||
| Big Jim Wright | ... | (as James 'Big Jim' Wright) |
Cinematography by
| Affonso Beato | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Paul Hirsch | ||
Editorial Department
| Kenny Becker | ... | color timer |
| Petra Demas | ... | editorial production assistant |
| Michael Eaves | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Jim Flynn | ... | assistant editor |
| Mike Jackson | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Robi Reed | ... | (as Robi Reed-Humes) |
Production Design by
| Victoria Paul | ||
Art Direction by
| Cate Bangs | ... | (as Cathryne Bangs) |
Set Decoration by
| Diana Stoughton | ||
Costume Design by
| Mary Jane Fort | ||
| Tracey White | ... | (as Tracey A. White) |
Makeup Department
| Rhonda Barrymore | ... | makeup and hair: makeup artist |
| Stacye P. Branche | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Gooding (as Stacye Branche) / makeup artist: Mr. Gooding (as Stacye Branche) |
| Patrice Coleman | ... | makeup artist |
| Bridgit Crider | ... | additional makeup |
| Joanetta Stowers | ... | key makeup artist |
| Linda Thompson | ... | additional hair stylist (as Linda Clark-Thompson) |
| Denise Tunnell | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Janice Tunnell | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Dawn Turner | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Carol Cuddy | ... | unit production manager: New York |
| Sean Garrett Fogel | ... | production supervisor |
| Graig Hutchison | ... | unit production manager |
| Patty Willett | ... | production supervisor: New York |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jennifer A. Giancola | ... | second unit director |
| Matthew H. Rowland | ... | first assistant director |
| Kimberly Sizemore | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Kwame L. Abernathy | ... | art department coordinator |
| Tania Bell | ... | assistant property master |
| Frank Blair | ... | assistant propmaster |
| Wren Boney | ... | key set dresser |
| Jessee J. Clarkson | ... | mold shop foreman |
| Christopher Didiot | ... | on-set dresser (as Christopher Parr) |
| John S. Fore | ... | construction foreman |
| Megan Graham | ... | buyer |
| Jimmie Herron Jr. | ... | property master |
| Gregory Hill | ... | art director: New York |
| Tony Kupersmith | ... | construction coordinator |
| Johnny Land | ... | painter |
| Alba Leone | ... | lead person |
| Alisa Lumbreras | ... | scenic co-charge |
| Lyvan A. Munlyn | ... | camera scenic |
| David H. Nash | ... | carpenter |
| Carol Nast | ... | set decorator: New York |
| Mark Nave | ... | carpenter |
| Robert Tate Nichols | ... | set dresser |
| Bryan Nixon | ... | graphic designer |
| Lauren Soldwisch | ... | scenic utility |
| Roland Spence | ... | set dresser (as Roland Heart) |
| Brian Stultz | ... | head scenic artist |
| Christopher 'Woody' Wdowin | ... | set dresser |
| Sandra J. White | ... | construction auditor |
| Chris Hunter | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Deborah Marsh | ... | construction auditor (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bob Baron | ... | adr mixer |
| Odin Benitez | ... | sound effects editor |
| Steve Bracey | ... | sound recordist |
| Jim Caruana | ... | engineer |
| Freddy Chancellor | ... | boom operator |
| Patrick Cyccone Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tammy Fearing | ... | adr editor |
| Carl Fischer | ... | boom operator |
| Eric Flickinger | ... | sound recordist |
| Randall Guth | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michael Hilkene | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Petur Hliddal | ... | sound |
| Ethan Holzman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Michael Keller | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Susan Kurtz | ... | dialog editor / sound editor |
| Dave Lopez | ... | sound engineer |
| Kimberly Ellen Lowe | ... | dialogue editor (as Kimberly Lowe Voigt) |
| Ronnie Morgan | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Quinton Nixon | ... | sound recording engineer |
| Kim H. Ornitz | ... | live music recordist |
| Eliza Pollack Zebert | ... | adr editor |
| Drew Ponder | ... | recording assistant |
| Vic Radulich | ... | dialogue editor |
| Pernell L. Salinas | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Randy Singer | ... | foley mixer |
| Frank Smathers | ... | dialogue editor |
| Mike Szakmeister | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Bruce Tanis | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robert Ulrich | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Kevin Warendorp | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| James Wright | ... | dolby consultant (as Jim Wright) |
| James Azizi Penny | ... | group adr (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Chris Mills | ... | special effects technician |
| Lisa Reynolds | ... | special effects assistant |
| Bob Shelley | ... | special effects director |
Visual Effects by
| Patrick Clancey | ... | digital opticals |
| David Dryer | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Steven Fagerquist | ... | digital compositor |
| Collin Fowler | ... | visual effects coordinator: Illusion Arts |
| Peter Koczera | ... | senior digital artist |
| Derek Ledbetter | ... | visual effects |
| Brian Smallwood | ... | digital compositor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Monica Barronton | ... | camera loader |
| Bill Bennett | ... | grip |
| Brian Carmichael | ... | video assist operator |
| Kimbrough Davis | ... | video assist operator |
| Michael J. Davis | ... | additional rigging electric |
| Michael Fedack | ... | best boy rigger |
| Ben Gaskin | ... | electrician (as Benny Gaskin) |
| Ron Goodman | ... | aerial camera operator: SpaceCam |
| Tony Jenzano | ... | 24 frame playback |
| Brian J. Kronenberg | ... | assistant camera (as Brian Kronenberg) |
| David Lee | ... | still photographer |
| Eric Leftridge | ... | additional camera assistant |
| Scott W. Leftridge | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael Levine | ... | camera operator |
| Levi Loy | ... | rigging grip |
| Greg Morse | ... | 24 frame video operator |
| David W. Nims | ... | key grip |
| Gary Oldknow | ... | grip |
| Stoke T. Renigade Patterson | ... | rigging electrician (as Stroke T. Renigade Patterson) |
| Lance E. Phox | ... | gaffer |
| Charles Praileau | ... | rigging grip |
| Rico Priem | ... | best boy grip |
| Felipe 'Fil' Reinheimer | ... | first assistant camera (as Felipe Reinheimer) |
| Mike Robertson | ... | lighting technician |
| Jacob Ross | ... | grip / rigging grip |
| Thom Shepard | ... | grip |
| Billy Sherrill | ... | key rigging grip |
| Thomas Sorlie | ... | assistant camera |
| John E. Stephens | ... | dolly grip |
| Fred Thomas | ... | second assistant camera: a camera |
| Joseph Thomas | ... | first assistant camera |
| Troy Toebben | ... | rigging electric |
| Mike Tyson | ... | rigging electrician |
| Grady Upchurch | ... | second assistant camera |
| Paul Varrieur | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Stephen Crall Waller | ... | grip |
| Tom Whipple | ... | steadicam operator |
Casting Department
| Janella Bersabal | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Shay Griffin | ... | casting: Atlanta (as Shay Bentley-Griffin) |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Patrick Ingram | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Xavion Lay | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Lori Maloney | ... | extras casting |
| Tuffy Questell | ... | extras casting |
| Andrea Reed | ... | casting associate |
| Ra-Ra Taylor | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Jennifer Rudolph | ... | casting: New York (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| K. Drew Fuller | ... | costumer |
| Jeannette Guillermo | ... | costumer (as Janette Guillermo) |
| Demetricus Holloway | ... | costumer dresser: Cuba Gooding Jr. |
| Jimmy Jay | ... | additional costumer |
| Jayne Marie Kehoe | ... | costume supervisor |
| Melissa Lacombe | ... | costume supervisor |
| Lindiwe Suttle Müller-Westernhagen | ... | costumer (as Lindi Suttle) |
| Linda N. Robinson | ... | costume cutter |
| Joulles Wright | ... | set costumer |
| Gertrude Moore | ... | seamstress (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Becky Brake | ... | location manager |
| Angela Carroll | ... | assistant location manager |
| Andrew D. Cooke | ... | location manager: New York |
| Mark Cottrell | ... | location scout |
| Alfeo Dixon | ... | assistant location manager |
| John Findley | ... | location scout (as John Findley III) |
| Bill Garvey | ... | assistant location manager: second unit |
Music Department
| Romeo Antonio | ... | musician |
| Spring Aspers | ... | music supervisor |
| Tim Boot | ... | music editor / music playback |
| Bronwen Boyan | ... | music coordinator |
| Steve Bracey | ... | music coordinator |
| Drew DeAscentis | ... | additional music editor |
| Richard A. Harrison | ... | additional music editor |
| Jimmy Jam | ... | executive music producer |
| Loretha C. Jones | ... | executive music producer |
| Michael Kamen | ... | composer: additional music |
| Ryan Kilgore | ... | musician |
| Terry Lewis | ... | executive music producer |
| Deborah Mannis-Gardner | ... | music coordinator (as Debra Mannis-Gardner) |
| Michael T. Ryan | ... | supervising music editor |
| Bubba Smith | ... | music producer |
| Myra Walker | ... | musician |
| Alvin Williams | ... | soundtrack (as Alvin V. Williams) |
| Big Jim Wright | ... | executive music producer (as James 'Big Jim' Wright) |
| Denise Carver | ... | music clearances (uncredited) |
| Michael T. Ryan | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| George Bolton | ... | transportation captain |
| Rick Kamen | ... | picture vehicles |
| 'Wild Bill' Laczko | ... | camara truck driver |
| Norman P. Martin | ... | picture vehicles |
| Mike Robinson | ... | driver: grip truck |
| Patricia Sammons | ... | driver |
| Mario Simon | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Ralph Strickland | ... | driver (2003) |
| John Suttles | ... | driver |
| Hank Van Apeldoorn | ... | transportation |
| Oranz Walker | ... | transportation (as Oranz L. Walker) |
| Windi Robinson | ... | art driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Tea Aaron | ... | production assistant |
| Ethan Anderson | ... | production assistant |
| Jolanda Anthony | ... | accounting clerk |
| Donielle Artese | ... | dancer |
| Gloria Winship Ayon | ... | head animal coordinator |
| Angela Beyince | ... | assistant: Ms. Knowles |
| Bianca Bezdek-Goodloe | ... | legal representative |
| Edwanna Blanding | ... | production assistant (as Edwanna Tabb) |
| Angi Bones | ... | production assistant (as Angelique Bones) |
| Chris Browne | ... | craft service assistant |
| Cassandra Butcher | ... | unit publicist |
| Elizabeth Cline | ... | set production assistant |
| Larry Donahue | ... | caterer |
| Jim Dunlap | ... | assistant accountant |
| Ava DuVernay | ... | promotional services |
| Jay Floyd | ... | clearance administrator |
| Kelli Franklin | ... | production assistant: Columbus |
| Miguel Angel Govea | ... | publicity consultant |
| Christopher Grimley | ... | assistant: Mr. Gale |
| Stephen Hall | ... | set production assistant |
| Shawnette Heard | ... | assistant choreographer |
| Carletta Hurt | ... | production assistant |
| Yolanda Jones | ... | assistant: Mr. Gale |
| Charlie Jordan | ... | assistant: Ms. Jones |
| Tatiana Komlos | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Paul Lowe | ... | medic |
| Brad Marro | ... | production assistant |
| Jonathan Mayo | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Stewart McAlpine | ... | production assistant |
| Shandra L. McDonald | ... | assistant: Mr. Gale |
| Jeremy McGuire | ... | production assistant |
| Gil McKinney | ... | production assistant |
| Kari Mills | ... | production assistant |
| Lucas Moore | ... | studio teacher |
| Winifred Murungi | ... | office production assistant |
| Taylor Norton | ... | production assistant |
| Carleton Overstreet | ... | production assistant |
| Day Permuy | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Sherri Poitier | ... | assistant: Ms. Jones |
| John Radcliff | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Eartha Robinson | ... | choreographer |
| Nina Saxon | ... | title designer |
| Tiffany Sipantzi Moore | ... | production coordinator |
| Brandi Smith | ... | assistant: Mr. Lynn |
| Jimmy Ray Sorrells | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Rozanne Stark | ... | set tutor |
| Russell Steele | ... | production accountant |
| Lou Sumien Jr. | ... | projectionist |
| Carter Swan | ... | assistant: Mr. Gooding |
| Damon Isiah Turner | ... | assistant: Ms. Sengupta |
| Hsanni Henry | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Nina Hodge | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (2004) (Argentina)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2005) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Veronica (2006) (Netherlands) (tv)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2003) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Viva International Pictures (2003) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Film1 (2013) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Film1 (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Paramount Channel (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Pluto TV (2023) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
- Illusion Arts (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Animal Actors Sweet Sunshine (animals provided by)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Columbia Records (soundtrack)
- Dimension Sound (sound editing by)
- Hanna Brothers Film & Event Catering (catering)
- Legacy Records (soundtrack published by)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Music World Music (soundtrack published by)
- Sony Music Soundtrax (soundtrack)
- Tomkats Catering (catering)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A New York advertising executive who is about to land a big account, has his life shaken up when it becomes known that he has lied about having a college degree. After being fired, his life is further shaken by his debtors who had counted on paying after landing the account. Having to go on the run, he is called back to his southern town roots, when his great aunt dies. At the reading of the will, he learns he has been asked to assume the mantle of choir director of his great aunt's church and if he can get the choir in the Gospel Explosion in Atlanta, he will inherit stock worth $150,000. Unfortunately the choir leaves a lot to be desired and he has to start recruiting. Among others, he gets three prisoners to join. More importantly, he gets a "sinner" from one of the local night clubs to join. While initially scorned and resisted, nonetheless her voice wins everyone but the hardcore church busybody.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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| Taglines | She was one temptation, he couldn't resist See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $11,758,372, 21 Sep 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Chloe Bailey played the character of Little Lilly while Beyonce played the character at an older age. Beyonce would later sign Chloe and her sister Halle as a group, Chloe X Halle, to her record label Parkwood. Beyonce signed the duo before she remembered their theatrical connection. See more » |
| Goofs | When the two main characters are talking as children, the boy mouths the girl's line when she says she wants to marry Michael Jackson. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Beyoncé Feat. Walter Williams Sr.: He Still Loves Me (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I'm Getting Ready See more » |
| Quotes |
Reverend Lewis:
Love your enemies, it will drive them crazy. See more » |