Baadasssss!(2004)
A father, a son, a revolution.
Baadasssss! Synopsis
Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.
Baadasssss! (2004) is a drama film directed by Mario Van Peebles, released on May 28, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, Khleo Thomas and T.K. Carter. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Van Peebles
- Writers:
- Dennis Haggerty, Melvin Van Peebles, Mario Van Peebles
- Producers:
- Mario Van Peebles
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Primes
- Composer:
- Tyler Bates
- Production:
- Bad Aaas Cinema, MVP Films, Showtime Networks, Showtime Independent Films
- Revenue:
- $365,248
- Status:
- Released
Baadasssss! (2004) Trailer
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Baadasssss! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mario Van Peebles
as Melvin Van Peebles
Joy Bryant
as Priscilla
Khleo Thomas
as Mario
T.K. Carter
as Bill Cosby
Terry Crews
as Big T
Ossie Davis
as Granddad
David Alan Grier
as Clyde Houston
Nia Long
as Sandra
Paul Rodríguez
as Jose Garcia
Saul Rubinek
as Howard Kaufman
Rainn Wilson
as Bill Harris
Don Dowe
as Officer
Key crew
Directed by Mario Van Peebles, written by Dennis Haggerty, Melvin Van Peebles and Mario Van Peebles, produced by Mario Van Peebles.
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Baadasssss! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 62 ratings.
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Baadasssss! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Baadasssss! online?
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Baadasssss! (2004) 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 Baadasssss!?
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The main cast of Baadasssss! (2004) includes Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, Khleo Thomas, T.K. Carter and Terry Crews. The film was directed by Mario Van Peebles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baadasssss! released?
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Baadasssss! was released on May 28, 2004 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Baadasssss! worth watching?
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Baadasssss! (2004) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Baadasssss!?
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