House Party (1990)
- Starring:
- Christopher "Kid" Reid, Christopher "Play" Martin, (more)
- Director(s):
- Reginald Hudlin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of House Party
House Party is an infectious, engaging comedy starring the rap duo Kid 'N Play. Kid (Christopher Reid) decides to throw a party where he plans to blow the roof off the joint with his rhyming skills, so he and his friend Play (Christopher Martin) throw a huge party while Play's parents are away. The day of the party, Kid is grounded by his father (Robin Harris) and he has to sneak out of the house to get to the party, where he is confronted by several rival rappers, as well as a bevy of adoring girls. Though House Party follows a standard plot-line straight out of the '50s rock & roll films, the script is inventive, providing many different twists and turns, while Reginald Hudlin's direction is assured and very, very funny. Kid 'N Play are both terrific, but the true standout is legendary comedian Robin Harris in one of his few screen roles. House Party later spawned two sequels and an animated television series. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 102 mins
Complete Cast of House Party
- Christopher "Kid" Reid - Kid
- Robin Harris - Pop
- Tisha Campbell - Sidney
- Paul Anthony - Stab
- Leah Aldridge - Benita
- Verda Bridges - Sharane's Sister
- Desi Arnez Hines II - Peanut
- Stan Haze - Hatchett
- Cedrick Hardman - Rock
- Full Force
- Eugene Allen - Groove
- Chino "Fats" Williams - Fats
- Lou D. Washington - Uncle Otis
- J. Jay Saunders - Sidney's Dad
- Clifton Powell - Sharane's Brother
- Bebe Drake - Mrs. Strickland
- Daryl Mitchell - Chill
- Michael Pniewski - Cop #2
- Belal Miller - Herman
- Richard McGregor - Evrette
- George Logan - Pimp
- Jaime Cardriche - Tattoo
- Barry Diamond - Cop #1
- Ellaraino - Sidney's Mom
- Edith Fields - Principal
- Christopher "Play" Martin - Play
- Martin Lawrence - Bilal
- Adrienne-Joi Johnson - Sharane
- B. Fine - Zilla
- Shaun Baker - Clint
- Myra J. - Guest
- Rodney Hill - Albert
- Randy Harris - Roughouse
- Val Gamble - La Shay
- Alexander Folk - Guard
- John Witherspoon - Mr. Strickland
- Barry Wiggins - Waiter
- Kimi Sung - Sunni
- Ronn Riser - Guy
- George Clinton - D.J.
- Cliff Frazier - Brutus
- Warrington Hudlin - Burglar #2
- Kelly Minter - La Donna
- Diana Mendoza - Lover
- Bowlegged Lou - Pee Wee
- Anthony Johnson - E.Z.E.
- D-Zire - Girl No. 1
- Norma Donaldson - Mildred
- Bentley Evans - Tall Teen
- Director(s):
- Reginald Hudlin
- Writer(s):
- Reginald Hudlin
- Producer(s):
- Warrington Hudlin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Adult Language, Profanity, Rape & Sexual Abuse)
- Categories:
- Comedy
- 1989 - Sundance Film Festival - Filmmaker's Trophy: Dramatic
- 1989 - Sundance Film Festival - Best Cinematography - Dramatic
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