American Pimp(2000)
American Pimp Synopsis
Street pimps, all of them African-American, discuss their lives and work: getting started, being flamboyant, pimping in various U.S. cities, bringing a woman into their group, taking a woman from another pimp, and the rules and regulations of pimping. The men are clear: it's about money.
American Pimp (2000) is a documentary film directed by Allen Hughes, released on June 9, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars John S. Dickson, Antonio Fargas, Heidi Fleiss and L. Hammond. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Allen Hughes
- Producers:
- Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes, Kevin J. Messick
- Production:
- Underworld Pictures
- Status:
- Released
American Pimp (2000) Trailer
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American Pimp Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
Trailer
Albert Hughes: "American Pimp" was the Lowest Point in Our Careers (Part 16)
Featurette
American Pimp Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John S. Dickson
John S. Dickson
as Himself (as Rosebudd)
Antonio Fargas
as Link Brown
Heidi Fleiss
as Herself (archive footage)
- L. Hammond
L. Hammond
as Payroll the Pimp
- Dennis Hof
Dennis Hof
as Himself
Bishop Don Magic Juan
as Himself
Max Julien
as Himself
Rudy Ray Moore
as Dolemite
Roscoe Orman
as Willie Dynamite
- Kenny Redd
Kenny Redd
as K-Redd
Too $hort
as Too $hort
- Clarence Sims
Clarence Sims
as Himself (as Fillmore Slim)
Key crew
Directed by Allen Hughes, produced by Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes and Kevin J. Messick.
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American Pimp Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 33 ratings.
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American Pimp – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in American Pimp?
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The main cast of American Pimp (2000) includes John S. Dickson, Antonio Fargas, Heidi Fleiss, L. Hammond and Dennis Hof. The film was directed by Allen Hughes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Pimp released?
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American Pimp was released on June 9, 2000 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is American Pimp worth watching?
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American Pimp (2000) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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