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A Low Down Dirty Shame

A Low Down Dirty Shame

He's armed and dangerously funny.

19945.61h 40m

Overview

A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans
Written by Keenen Ivory Wayans
Produced by Joe Roth, Roger Birnbaum
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $29.4M

Top Cast

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Shame

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Rothmiller

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Peaches

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Angela

Andrew Divoff

Andrew Divoff

Mendoza

Corwin Hawkins

Corwin Hawkins

Wayman

Gary Carlos Cervantes

Gary Carlos Cervantes

Luis

Gregory Sierra

Gregory Sierra

Captain Nunez

Kim Wayans

Kim Wayans

Diane

Andrew Shaifer

Andrew Shaifer

Bernard

Themes & Keywords

drug crimefbidrugsprivate detectiveblast

About A Low Down Dirty Shame

A Low Down Dirty Shame is a comedy, crime, action film released in 1994 exploring themes of drug crime, fbi, drugs, private detective, blast. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, it stars Keenen Ivory Wayans, Charles S. Dutton, Jada Pinkett Smith. A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.

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