House Party (1990)
- Starring:
- Christopher "Kid" Reid, Christopher "Play" Martin, (more)
- Director(s):
- Reginald Hudlin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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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, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 102 mins
Complete Cast:
- Christopher "Kid" Reid - Kid
- Robin Harris - Pop
- Tisha Campbell - Sidney
- Paul Anthony - Stab
- Leah Aldridge - Benita
- Verda Bridges - Sharane's Sister
- D-Zire - Girl No. 1
- Cedrick Hardman - Rock
- Bowlegged Lou - Pee Wee
- Anthony Johnson - E.Z.E.
- Desi Arnez Hines II - Peanut
- Stan Haze - Hatchett
- Bebe Drake - Mrs. Strickland
- Daryl Mitchell - Chill
- Eugene Allen - Groove
- Chino "Fats" Williams - Fats
- Lou D. Washington - Uncle Otis
- Kimi Sung - Sunni
- Ronn Riser - Guy
- Michael Pniewski - Cop #2
- Belal Miller - Herman
- Val Gamble - La Shay
- 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
- Jaime Cardriche - Tattoo
- Full Force
- Richard McGregor - Evrette
- George Logan - Pimp
- Myra J. - Guest
- Rodney Hill - Albert
- Randy Harris - Roughouse
- Cliff Frazier - Brutus
- Warrington Hudlin - Burglar #2
- John Witherspoon - Mr. Strickland
- Barry Wiggins - Waiter
- George Clinton - D.J.
- J. Jay Saunders - Sidney's Dad
- Clifton Powell - Sharane's Brother
- Kelly Minter - La Donna
- Diana Mendoza - Lover
- Alexander Folk - Guard
- 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)
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- 1989 - House Party - Sundance Film Festival - Filmmaker's Trophy: Dramatic
- 1989 - House Party - Sundance Film Festival - Best Cinematography - Dramatic
