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Overview
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28 March 1997 (USA) morePlot:
Two tacky homegirls move to L.A. to become dancers; instead they scam a dying millionaire but eventually become B*A*P*S (Black American Princesses). full summary | add synopsisAwards:
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A delightful Cinderella story! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Halle Berry | ... | Nisi |
 | Martin Landau | ... | Mr. Donald Blakemore |
 | Ian Richardson | ... | Manley |
| Natalie Desselle | ... | Mickey |
 | Troy Beyer | ... | Tracy Shaw |
| Luigi Amodeo | ... | Antonio |
| Jonathan Fried | ... | Isaac |
| Pierre Edwards | ... | Ali (as Pierre) |
| Anthony Johnson | ... | James (as A.J. Johnson) |
 | Bernie Mac | ... | Mr. Johnson |
| Darrel Heath | ... | Terrance |
| Vince Cooke | ... | Z.Z. |
 | Faizon Love | ... | Tiger J |
| Rudy Ray Moore | ... | Nate |
| Darrow Igus | ... | Bartender |
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Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.Parents Guide:
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91 min | USA:92 min (Encore print)Country:
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Iceland:L | Germany:12 | Italy:T | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34665) | Singapore:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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Continuity: In the bar scene at the beginning of the movie, the clock stands still at 9:25 for about five minutes. moreQuotes:
Mickey: You think Ali and James miss us?Nisi: I don't know, but I know I miss my man...
Mickey: Uh uh... you NEED to scoot over cause I ain't got no problem sleepin' on this expensive white carpet, cause I know it's poodle hair.
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I enjoyed this story about 2 girls with not a lot of class. I'm a woman of color and could appreciate where the ladies were coming from. The characterizations represented the tackier side but I still enjoyed the performances and outcome. What the characters lacked in worldly knowledge, they demonstrated with their heart and compassion for the man portrayed by Martin Landau. I took it as a modern day rags-to-riches story and I'm glad Robert Townsend gave us B.A.P.S. Some may have been insulted but I viewed the story without shame or indignation. Life shouldn't be taken so seriously that you can't find the humorous side of your own people.