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B.A.P.S

B.A.P.S

These Pretty Women... Are Clueless!

19975.21h 30m

Overview

Two wannabe Black American princesses aim to marry rich men, who will pay for their world's first combination hair salon and soul food restaurant.

Directed by Robert Townsend
Written by Troy Byer
Produced by Loretha C. Jones, Mark Burg
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $7.2M

Top Cast

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Nisi

Natalie Desselle-Reid

Natalie Desselle-Reid

Mickey

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Mr. Donald Blakemore

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Manley

Pierre Edwards

Pierre Edwards

Ali

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

James

Troy Byer

Troy Byer

Tracy Shaw

Luigi Amodeo

Luigi Amodeo

Antonio

Jonathan Fried

Jonathan Fried

Isaac

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

Mr. Johnson

Themes & Keywords

burglarrestaurantlos angeles, californiamillionaireguiltirreverencenephew

About B.A.P.S

B.A.P.S is a comedy film released in 1997 exploring themes of burglar, restaurant, los angeles, california, millionaire, guilt, irreverence. Directed by Robert Townsend, it stars Halle Berry, Natalie Desselle-Reid, Martin Landau. Two wannabe Black American princesses aim to marry rich men, who will pay for their world's first combination hair salon and soul food restaurant.

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