The Fighting Temptations (2003)
- Starring:
- Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jonathan Lynn
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Comedy
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Director Jonathan Lynn followed up the surprise hit The Whole Nine Yards with this musical comedy starring Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. Gooding plays Darrin, a shallow New York advertising executive, who travels to a small town in the deep south upon receiving word that his aunt has passed away and left him a sizable inheritance. But once Darrin gets into town, he is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel group to victory at an upcoming competition. Reluctant but strapped for cash, Darrin takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and shaping the group up. Along the way, he becomes acclimated to the town with the help of his cousin Lucius (Mike Epps) and meets Lilly (Beyoncé Knowles), a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darrin's cold heart. Along with Knowles, the supporting cast features a number of other real musicians, including Faith Evans, Melba Moore, Angie Stone, Montell Jordan, and The O'Jays. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 122 mins
Complete Cast:
- Cuba Gooding, Jr. - Darrin Fox
- Melba Moore - Bessie
- Shirley Caesar - Rev. Shirley Caesar
- Steve Harvey - Miles the DJ
- T-Bone - Bee-Z Briggs
- Angie Stone - Alma
- Eric Nolan Grant - Samuel
- Walter Williams - Frank
- Mitchah Williams - Jimmy B.
- Darrell Vanterpool - Dean
- Eddie Levert - Joseph
- Faith Evans - Maryann Hill
- Mickey Rooney
- Wendell Pierce - Reverend Lewis
- Beyoncé Knowles - Lilly
- Mike Epps - Lucius
- La Tanya Richardson - Paulina Pritchett
- Montell Jordan - Eric
- Mickey Jones - Scooter
- Dave Sheridan - Corny Dog
- L. John Myers - Homer T.
- Wanda Williams - Lilly
- Nigel Washington - Young Darrin
- Ann Nesby - Aunt Sally Walker
- Chloe Bailey - Young Terri
- Lil' Zane - Jume Bug
- Rue McClanahan - Mrs. Stringer
- Director(s):
- Jonathan Lynn
- Writer(s):
- Saladin K. Patterson, Elizabeth Hunter
- Producer(s):
- Loretha C. Jones, David Gale, David Gale
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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- 2005 - The Fighting Temptations - NAACP Image Awards - Best Picture
