Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play(2001)
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play Synopsis
Before it was a movie, it was a theatrical phenomenon! When Helen learns that her husband is leaving her for her best friend, the women in her family are ready with advice. Her devout mother preaches strength and forgiveness, while her parolee grandmother shows up with a gun! Acclaimed African-American playwright Tyler Perry dares to mix sacred and secular humor with riotous results. Experience his most famous morality tale, now a major motion picture, in its original stage format...complete with live musical numbers!
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play (2001) is a comedy and drama film directed by Tyler Perry, released on May 13, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Tyler Perry, Marva King, Curtis Blake and Tamela Mann. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Tyler Perry
- Writers:
- Tyler Perry
- Producers:
- Tyler Perry
- Production:
- Lionsgate, Tyler Perry Studios, My.Te.Pe. Productions
- Status:
- Released
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play (2001) Trailer
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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tyler Perry
as Daddy Charles / Mable 'Madea' Simmons
- Marva King
Marva King
as Helen Simmons-McCarter
- Curtis Blake
Curtis Blake
as Charles
Tamela Mann
as Myrtle Simmons
Cordell Moore
as Orlando
- Tunja Robinson
Tunja Robinson
as Brenda
- Ty London
Ty London
as Willie
- Regina McCrary
Regina McCrary
as Mildred
Key crew
Directed by Tyler Perry, written by Tyler Perry, produced by Tyler Perry.
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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 25 ratings.
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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play online?
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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play?
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The main cast of Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play (2001) includes Tyler Perry, Marva King, Curtis Blake, Tamela Mann and Cordell Moore. The film was directed by Tyler Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play released?
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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play was released on May 13, 2001 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play worth watching?
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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play (2001) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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