Black Dynamite
“He's super bad, he's outta sight. He's...”
Synopsis
This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Black Dynamite (Official Movie Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-01
Top Cast
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Michael Jai White
Black Dynamite
Arsenio Hall
Tasty Freeze
Tommy Davidson
Cream Corn
Kevin Chapman
O'Leary
Richard Edson
Dino
Bokeem Woodbine
Black Hand Jack
Buddy Lewis
Gunsmoke
Irwin Keyes
Henchman
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Mo Bitches
Nicole Ari Parker
Mahogany Black
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Gloria
John Salley
Kotex
Mike Starr
Rafelli
Nicole Sullivan
Patricia Nixon
Mykelti Williamson
Chicago Wind
Cedric Yarbrough
Chocolate Giddy-Up
Roger Yuan
Fiendish Dr. Wu
Tucker Smallwood
Congressman Monroe James
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$297K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$2.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Sanders
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Scott Sanders
- Original Score
- Adrian Younge
- Original Title
- Black Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $2.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $297K
- Production Studios
- Six Point Harness, Destination Films, Goliath Entertainment, Ars Nova, Mondo Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Sanders
Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Scott Sanders
Adrian Younge
Shawn Maurer
Adrian Younge
Jenny Wiener Steingart, Jon Steingart
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Sanders
Director
Michael Jai White
Screenplay
Byron Minns
Screenplay
Scott Sanders
Screenplay
Jenny Wiener Steingart
Producer
Jon Steingart
Producer
Adrian Younge
Editor
Denise Pizzini
Production Design
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Design
Brian Adler
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ron Yuan
Stunt Coordinator
Shawn Maurer
Director of Photography
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Dynamite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Dynamite about?
This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.
Who directed Black Dynamite?
Black Dynamite was directed by Scott Sanders.
Who stars in Black Dynamite?
The principal cast of Black Dynamite includes Michael Jai White, Arsenio Hall, Tommy Davidson, Kevin Chapman, Richard Edson.
When was Black Dynamite released and how long is it?
Black Dynamite was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Dynamite?
Black Dynamite had a reported production budget of $2.9M and grossed $297K at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Black Dynamite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Dynamite was composed by Adrian Younge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Dynamite?
Black Dynamite holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).