Synopsis
The behind the scene look at the casting calls; selection of cast members, story board ideas producers, and directoral commentary. Plus never before scene footage of this iconic cult classic with additional commentary from selected cast members and other leading consultants involved in the making of this memorable film.
Scores
Overall Score
51.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
24.3%
Review Aggregate
71.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 43% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
grittycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Townsend | 2018 | $562,000 | $702,000 | (est) |
| Michael Wright | 2018 | $346,000 | $432,000 | (est) |
| Leon | 2018 | $261,000 | $326,000 | (est) |
| Harry J. Lennix | 2018 | $213,000 | $266,000 | (est) |
| Tico Wells | 2018 | $182,000 | $228,000 | (est) |
| John Canada Terrell | 2018 | $160,000 | $200,000 | (est) |
| Harold Nicholas | 2018 | $144,000 | $180,000 | (est) |
| Diahann Carroll | 2018 | $131,000 | $164,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score39.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score95.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating9.0
IMDb votes70
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2018 | $67,415 | $84,222 |
| International | 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2018 | $67,415 | $84,222 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2018 | $33,708 | $42,111 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2018 | $1,021,000 | $1,275,538 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2018 | $1,231,000 | $1,537,892 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2018 | $629,000 | $785,812 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2018 | $1,784,000 | $2,228,757 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2018 | $3,000,000 | $3,747,909 |
| Total Revenues | 2018 | $7,698,708 | $9,618,019 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2018 | $10,000,000 | $12,493,031 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2018 | $80,000 (est) | $99,944 (est) |
| Participations | 2018 | $154,000 | $192,393 |
| Residuals ? | 2018 | $380,000 | $474,735 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2018 | $2,000,000 | $2,498,606 |
| Total Expenses | 2018 | $12,614,000 | $15,758,709 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2018 | $-4,915,292 | $-6,140,690 |
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