CB4

"Sex, rap and family values?"

1993 1h 28m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 154

ComedyMusic

Synopsis

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A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...

“Sex, rap and family values?”

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Cast

Chris Rock
Albert / MC Gusto
Allen Payne
Euripides / Dead Mike
Deezer D
Otis / Stab Master Arson
Chris Elliott
A. White
Phil Hartman
Virgil Robinson
Charlie Murphy
Gusto
Khandi Alexander
Sissy
Art Evans
Albert Sr.

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tamra Davis
Writers: Chris Rock, Nelson George, Chris Rock
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tamra Davis, shot by Karl Walter Lindenlaub. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Barnes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Earl Watson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Chris Rock and Allen Payne and Deezer D carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Sex, rap and family values?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0106500 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tamra Davis directs. Karl Walter Lindenlaub behind the camera. John Barnes scores. Earl Watson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Tamra Davis, shot by Karl Walter Lindenlaub. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by John Barnes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Earl Watson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Chris Rock and Allen Payne and Deezer D carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Sex, rap and family values?".
8IMDB entry: tt0106500 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 8 themes, including "rap music", "hip-hop", "wheelchair", "dark comedy".