Don't Play Us Cheap(1973)
A comedy musical!
Don't Play Us Cheap Synopsis
As an African American family and friends gather in an apartment for a house party, two mischief-making devil-bats take human form in order to break up the party.
Don't Play Us Cheap (1973) is a romance, comedy and music film directed by Melvin Van Peebles, released on April 13, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Esther Rolle, Avon Long, Mabel King and Rhetta Hughes. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Writers:
- Melvin Van Peebles, Melvin Van Peebles
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Maxwell
- Composer:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Production:
- Yeah
- Status:
- Released
Don't Play Us Cheap (1973) Trailer
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Don't Play Us Cheap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esther Rolle
as Miss Maybell
- Avon Long
Avon Long
as Brother Dave
Mabel King
as Mrs. Bowser
Rhetta Hughes
as Earnestine
- Frank Carey
Frank Carey
as Mr. Johnson
- Thomas Anderson
Thomas Anderson
as Mr. Percy
- Robert Dunn
Robert Dunn
as Mr. Bowser
- Jay Van Leer
Jay Van Leer
as Mrs. Johnson (as Jay Vanleer)
- Joshie Jo Armstead
Joshie Jo Armstead
as Mrs. Washington
- Joe Keyes Jr.
Joe Keyes Jr.
as Trinity (as Joseph Keyes)
- George "Ooppee" McCurn
George "Ooppee" McCurn
as Mr. Washington
- Nate Barnett
Nate Barnett
as Guest
Key crew
Directed by Melvin Van Peebles, written by Melvin Van Peebles and Melvin Van Peebles.
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Don't Play Us Cheap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Don't Play Us Cheap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Play Us Cheap online?
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Don't Play Us Cheap (1973) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Don't Play Us Cheap?
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The main cast of Don't Play Us Cheap (1973) includes Esther Rolle, Avon Long, Mabel King, Rhetta Hughes and Frank Carey. The film was directed by Melvin Van Peebles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Play Us Cheap released?
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Don't Play Us Cheap was released on April 13, 1973 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Don't Play Us Cheap worth watching?
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Don't Play Us Cheap (1973) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Don't Play Us Cheap?
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Yes. The official Don't Play Us Cheap trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.