Love Songs

1999 1h 41m EN

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8.7

MASTERPIECE

★8.7TMDB · 3

Romance

Synopsis

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Louis Gossett, Jr, Robert Townsend and Andre Braugher come together to each direct a short story, all of which are interconnected through themes of love and family. Set in the same predominantly black neighbourhood in North Philadelphia, these threecompelling tales tell the stories of an up-and-coming heavyweight boxer, a vegetable vendor, and a man who must protect a family member from the abuse of another.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Townsend
Champ
Andre Braugher
Ellis
Louis Gossett Jr.
Reuben
Rachael Crawford
Sheron
Lynn Whitfield
Jean Simpson
Sandra Caldwell
Frieda
Brent Jennings
Bunchie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Townsend
Writers: Charles Fuller
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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2 / 6

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Townsend, shot by James Bagdonas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Robert Townsend and Andre Braugher and Louis Gossett Jr. carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0165369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Robert Townsend directs. James Bagdonas behind the camera. Produced in United States of America.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Robert Townsend, shot by James Bagdonas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Robert Townsend and Andre Braugher and Louis Gossett Jr. carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0165369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.