Bamboozled
“A Spectacular Film by Mr. Spike Lee”
Synopsis
Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Spike Lee's Bamboozled Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-03
Top Cast
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Damon Wayans
Pierre Delacroix
Savion Glover
Manray / Mantan
Jada Pinkett Smith
Sloan Hopkins
Tommy Davidson
Womack / Sleep'n Eat
Michael Rapaport
Thomas Dunwitty
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Honeycutt
Paul Mooney
Junebug
Gillian White
Verna
Susan Batson
Orchid Dothan
Yasiin Bey
Mau Mau: Big Blak Afrika
MC Serch
Mau Mau: 1 / 16th Blak
Gano Grills
Mau Mau: Double Blak
Canibus
Mau Mau: Mo Blak
DJ Scratch
Mau Mau: Jo Blak
Charli Baltimore
Mau Mau: Smooth Blak
Craig muMs Grant
Mau Mau: Hard Blak
Dormeshia Sumbry
Pickaninny: Topsy
Tyheesha Collins
Pickaninny: Aunt Jemima
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.25x
-$7.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Spike Lee
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Bamboozled
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Terence Blanchard
Ellen Kuras
Sam Pollard
Jon Kilik, Spike Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Director
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Spike Lee
Screenplay
Jon Kilik
Producer
Sam Pollard
Editor
Spike Lee
Producer
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Design
Victor Kempster
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bamboozled
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bamboozled about?
Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
Who directed Bamboozled?
Bamboozled was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in Bamboozled?
The principal cast of Bamboozled includes Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson, Michael Rapaport.
When was Bamboozled released and how long is it?
Bamboozled was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bamboozled?
Bamboozled had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (0.25 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bamboozled?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bamboozled was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bamboozled?
Bamboozled holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).