Disappearing Acts (2000)
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In this drama based on the novel by Terry McMillan, Zora (Sanaa Lathan) is a woman who dreams of becoming a singing star, meanwhile supporting herself as a schoolteacher. Franklin (Wesley Snipes), a father of two whose divorce is about to become final, has lost his job as a construction worker and is trying to scrape up the money to launch his own business. Neither is looking for a relationship, but when Zora moves into Franklin's neighborhood, they find they're attracted to each other and must deal with the ups and downs of being in love. Produced for the premium cable network HBO, Disappearing Acts also stars John Amos and CCH Pounder; Lisa Jones wrote the screenplay from McMillan's novel. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Wesley Snipes, Sanaa Lathan, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Disappearing Acts
In this drama based on the novel by Terry McMillan, Zora (Sanaa Lathan) is a woman who dreams of becoming a singing star, meanwhile supporting herself as a schoolteacher. Franklin (Wesley Snipes), a father of two whose divorce is about to become final, has lost his job as a construction worker and is trying to scrape up the money to launch his own business. Neither is looking for a relationship, but when Zora moves into Franklin's neighborhood, they find they're attracted to each other and must deal with the ups and downs of being in love. Produced for the premium cable network HBO, Disappearing Acts also stars John Amos and CCH Pounder; Lisa Jones wrote the screenplay from McMillan's novel. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 116 mins
Complete Cast of Disappearing Acts
- Wesley Snipes - Franklin Swift
- Lisa Anderson - Claudette
- Clark Johnson - Jimmy
- CCH Pounder - Mrs. Swift
- John Beasley - Mr. Banks
- Sanaa Lathan - Zora Banks
- Regina Hall - Portia
- John Amos - Mr. Swift
- Aunjanue Ellis - Pam
- Director(s):
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Writer(s):
- Lisa Jones
- Producer(s):
- Lydia Dean Pilcher
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Profanity, Sexual Situations, Questionable for Children)
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