Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
- Starring:
- Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, (more)
- Director(s):
- Darren Grant
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
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A woman has to learn how to love and trust men all over again in this comedy drama. Helen McCarter (Kimberly Elise) would seem to have it all -- she's been married for 18 years to Charles (Steve Harris), and over the course of their time together, he's become one of Atlanta's most successful attorneys. But despite wealth and prestige, things are not as they should be at the McCarter home, and on their anniversary, Charles drops a bombshell on Helen -- he's divorcing her for another woman. Escorted out of the house with nowhere to go, Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea (Tyler Perry), a sassy woman with no shortage of opinions and a gun that she's not afraid to use. As Madea helps Helen get back on her feet emotionally, the divorcée makes the acquaintance of Orlando (Shemar Moore), a handsome man who is obviously attracted to her. But after her experiences with Charles, Helen isn't sure if she's ready to trust a man again. Diary of a Mad Black Woman was adapted from the popular stage play by Tyler Perry, who also plays several roles in the film, most prominently Madea; it marked the first feature-film credit for successful music video director Darren R. Grant. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Kimberly Elise - Helen
- Shemar Moore - Orlando
- Lisa Marcos - Brenda
- Cicely Tyson - Myrtle
- Tyler Perry - Joe
- Brian Andrews - Drums
- Carole Mitchell-Leon - Mildred
- Gary Sturgis - Jamison
- Tamala J. Mann - Cora
- Marcus Williams - Band Member #2
- Judge Mablean Ephriam - Judge Ephriam
- Chandra Currelley-Young - Chandra
- Terrell Carter - Reverend Carter
- Crystal Porter - Woman
- John Forbes - Keyboards
- Darrell Freeman - Bass
- Earl Fleming - Band Member #3
- Ryan Gentles - Bartender
- Lauren Mitchell - Doctor
- E. Roger Mitchell - Kalvin
- Joe Washington - Reporter
- Ric Reitz - D.A.
- Steve Harris - Charles McCarter
- Tamara Taylor - Debrah
- Tiffany Evans - Tiffany
- Tyler Perry - Brian
- Tyler Perry - Madea
- Wilbur Fitzgerald - Judge
- L. Warren Young - Judge
- Vickie Eng - Christina
- Bart Hansard - Guard
- Tony Vaughn - Juror
- Sho Dixon - Child
- Avery Knight - BJ
- Yvette Devereaux - Violin Solos
- Philip Gough - Guitar
- Pat Bergeson - Guitar
- Christian Keyes - Man Proposing
- Ronnie Garrett - Band Member
- Kate Donadio - Secretary
- Cedric Pendleton - Max
- Richard Lee Reed - Bailiff
- Michael Pniewski - Foreman
- Director(s):
- Darren Grant
- Writer(s):
- Tyler Perry
- Producer(s):
- Pamela Green, Reuben Cannon, Tyler Perry
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations, Drug Content, Profanity, Violence)
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