Death of a Dynasty
“You Heard the Rumors”
Synopsis
A story which centers around Dave Katz, a journalist at a hip-hop magazine who is sent on assignment to uncover the often comedic underworld of Roc-a-Fella Records run by Damon Dash and Jay-Z.
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Death of a Dynasty trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-04-17
Top Cast
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Dave Katz
Damon Dash
Harlem
Capone
Damon Dash
Rob Stapleton
Jay-Z / Bootlegger 1 / Hot Boy 1 / Dre / A1 / Gay Guy
Rashida Jones
Layna Hudson
Stephanie Raye
Monica (as Stephanie Ray)
Kevin Hart
P-Diddy / Cop 1 / Dance Coach / Hyper Rapper / H. Lector
Charlie Murphy
Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head
Loon
Turk
Chloë Sevigny
Sexy Woman #1
Kari Wührer
Sexy Woman #2
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Sexy Woman #3
Gerald Kelly
Funkmaster Flex / Biggs / Angry Black Man
Devon Aoki
Picasso
Drena De Niro
Female Staff Writer
Beanie Sigel
Charles 'Sandman' Patterson / Himself
Adam Moreno
A&R Guy / Hipster / Lew Chaplin
Derron 'Smokey' Edington
Street Team Kid / Chauffeur / Bootlegger No. 2 / Big Boi / Lil' Bow Wow
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$42K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damon Dash
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Moreno
- Original Score
- Theron Otis Feemster III
- Original Title
- Death of a Dynasty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $42K
- Production Studios
- Roc-A-Fella Films, R&B FM, Intrinsic Value Films, Entertainment Funding Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damon Dash
Adam Moreno
Theron Otis Feemster III
David Daniel
Chris Fiore
Damon Dash, Ron Rotholz, Lisa Fragner
Department Leadership Roster
Damon Dash
Director
Adam Moreno
Writer
Damon Dash
Producer
Sarah Beers
Costume Design
Cecil Gentry
Production Design
Chris Fiore
Editor
David Daniel
Director of Photography
Theron Otis Feemster III
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Dynasty
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What is Death of a Dynasty about?
A story which centers around Dave Katz, a journalist at a hip-hop magazine who is sent on assignment to uncover the often comedic underworld of Roc-a-Fella Records run by Damon Dash and Jay-Z.
Who directed Death of a Dynasty?
Death of a Dynasty was directed by Damon Dash.
Who stars in Death of a Dynasty?
The principal cast of Death of a Dynasty includes Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Damon Dash, Capone, Rob Stapleton, Rashida Jones.
When was Death of a Dynasty released and how long is it?
Death of a Dynasty was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Death of a Dynasty make at the box office?
Death of a Dynasty grossed $42K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Dynasty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Dynasty was composed by Theron Otis Feemster III.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death of a Dynasty?
Death of a Dynasty holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).