Don't Play Us Cheap

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Don't Play Us Cheap

1972

1h 30m

Musical

Comedy

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Melvin Van Peebles wrote and directed this tale about two henchmen from hell who try to bust up a party in Harlem.

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Brian Susbielles

InSession Film

A musical romp about some of Satan’s little devils infiltrating a party in Harlem.

Feb 28, 2023

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Armond White

National Review

Don't Play Us Cheap -- with its immense charm, rousing musical turns, and undeniable folk wisdom -- overturns the presumptions of every cultural institution now pledged to make statements on "diversity" and "equity," instead of making art.

Oct 1, 2021

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Audience Member

This was a cool musical movie! It was nice to see Esther Rolle and Teresa Merrit in another role besides the roles that made them very popular. This movie was so funny and crazy. It was definitely a great movie to be made in 1973!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

I did not really like this movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Melvin Van Peebles

Director

Esther Rolle

Miss Maybell

Avon Long

Brother Dave

Rhetta Hughes

Earnestine

Mabel King

House guest at the party

Robert Dunn

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Melvin Van Peebles wrote and directed this tale about two henchmen from hell who try to bust up a party in Harlem.

Director: Melvin Van Peebles
Producer: Melvin Van Peebles
Screenwriter: Melvin Van Peebles
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 17, 2020
Runtime: 1h 30m

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