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B*A*P*S

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
5.4K
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Halle Berry, Ian Richardson, and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
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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).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).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).

IMDb RATING
4.6/10
5.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Townsend
  • Writer
    • Troy Byer
  • Stars
    • Halle Berry
    • Natalie Desselle Reid
    • Martin Landau
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Townsend
  • Writer
    • Troy Byer
  • Stars
    • Halle Berry
    • Natalie Desselle Reid
    • Martin Landau
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:28
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    Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry, Martin Landau, and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Martin Landau and Ian Richardson in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Martin Landau and Ian Richardson in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    Halle Berry, Ian Richardson, and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)

    Top cast

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    Halle Berry
    Halle Berry
    • Nisias Nisi
    Natalie Desselle Reid
    Natalie Desselle Reid
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • Mr. Donald Blakemoreas Mr. Donald Blakemore
    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • Manleyas Manley
    Troy Byer
    Troy Byer
    • Tracy Shawas Tracy Shaw
    • (as Troy Beyer)
    Luigi Amodeo
    Luigi Amodeo
    • Antonioas Antonio
    Jonathan Fried
    Jonathan Fried
    • Isaacas Isaac
    Pierre Edwards
    • Alias Ali
    • (as Pierre)
    Anthony Johnson
    Anthony Johnson
    • Jamesas James
    • (as A.J. Johnson)
    Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac
    • Mr. Johnsonas Mr. Johnson
    Darrel Heath
    Darrel Heath
    • Terranceas Terrance
    Vincent Cook
    • Z.Z.as Z.Z.
    Faizon Love
    Faizon Love
    • Tiger Jas Tiger J
    Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore
    • Nateas Nate
    Darrow Igus
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Debra Wilson
    Debra Wilson
    • Flight Attendantas Flight Attendant
    Robin Van Sharner
    • Airline Passengeras Airline Passenger
    Jessica Page
    • Audition Danceras Audition Dancer
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writer
      • Troy Byer
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Nisi and Mickey are girlfriends who work as waitresses. To get the necessary money for opening their dream restaurant they fly to California to audition for a music video. There Nisi is asked by the nephew of Mr.Blakemore's (who is video director) to act for a week as granddaughter of Lily, Mr.Blakemores one true love, whom he lost long ago and couldn't pursue because she was his family's housekeeper. They revive Blakemore's interest for life, and he teaches them to be "Black American Princesses" in return. —Anonymous
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    • Taglines
      • These Pretty Women... Are Clueless!
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for brief strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Halle Berry's first leading role in a comedy.
    • Goofs
      In the bar scene at the beginning of the movie, the clock stands still at 9:25 for about five minutes.
    • Quotes

      Nisi: You remember when we took those CPR classes?

      Mickey: Yeah - All the cute guys were in there.

      Nisi: Didn't you learn anything?

      Mickey: No... But I met James.

      Nisi: Shh... we gonna check his heart to see if it's still beating... Go on. Check it.

      Mickey: You check it.

      Nisi: You check it.

      Mickey: You check it...

      Nisi: YOU CHECK IT! It's on yo side!

      Mickey: [Mickey laid her head against Mr. B's neck to see if he was still alive] He's alive!

      Nisi: I'm going to bed!

      Mickey: Nisi? Nisi? Nisi!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Devil's Own/Cats Don't Dance/B*A*P*S/The Sixth Man/The Eighth Day/The Substance of Fire (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      No One But You (The Macadocous Mix)
      (1997)

      Written by Veronica Vazquez (as Veronica Vasquez), Danny Mano & Sekou Aiken

      Performed by Veronica Vazquez featuring Craig Mack

      Courtesy of H.O.L.A. Records, L.L.C.

    User reviews45

    Review
    Top review
    A delightful Cinderella story!
    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.
    helpful•21
    4
    • flyinghi
    • Dec 3, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 28, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Se upp Beverly Hills
    • Filming locations
      • Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Island Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,246,735
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,742,679
      • Mar 30, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,338,279
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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