A Low Down Dirty Shame
“He's armed and dangerously funny.”
Synopsis
A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.
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A Low Down Dirty Shame (trailer) (1994).
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-24
Top Cast
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Keenen Ivory Wayans
Shame
Charles S. Dutton
Rothmiller
Jada Pinkett Smith
Peaches
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Angela
Andrew Divoff
Mendoza
Corwin Hawkins
Wayman
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Luis
Gregory Sierra
Captain Nunez
Kim Wayans
Diane
Andrew Shaifer
Bernard
Chris Spencer
Benny
Devin DeVasquez
Mendoza's Girl
John Capodice
Mob Boss
Craig Ng
Chun Yung Fat
Don Diamont
Chad
Randy Hall
Hank
Doug Kruse
Skinhead Speaker
Michael Bofshever
Mr. Gold
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.94x
+$19.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Screenplay & Story
- Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller
- Original Title
- A Low Down Dirty Shame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.4M
- Production Studios
- Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Marcus Miller
Matthew F. Leonetti
John F. Link
Lee R. Mayes, Eric L. Gold, Joe Roth, Roger Birnbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Writer
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Director
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
William H. Burton Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
John F. Link
Editor
Joe Roth
Producer
Charlie Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Low Down Dirty Shame
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What is A Low Down Dirty Shame about?
A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.
Who directed A Low Down Dirty Shame?
A Low Down Dirty Shame was directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans.
Who stars in A Low Down Dirty Shame?
The principal cast of A Low Down Dirty Shame includes Keenen Ivory Wayans, Charles S. Dutton, Jada Pinkett Smith, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Andrew Divoff.
When was A Low Down Dirty Shame released and how long is it?
A Low Down Dirty Shame was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Low Down Dirty Shame?
A Low Down Dirty Shame had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $29.4M at the worldwide box office (2.94 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for A Low Down Dirty Shame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Low Down Dirty Shame was composed by Marcus Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Low Down Dirty Shame?
A Low Down Dirty Shame holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).