Foolish
“This big mouth is ready for the big time”
Synopsis
'Foolish' Waise is a talented comedian with a hard-edge trying to make it in the comedy clubs in LA while his brother is a hard-nosed gangster trying to make it on the streets. With all the competition they face in their chosen "professions," their biggest battle is with each other over the love of a pretty girl.
Top Cast
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Quentin 'Fifty Dollah' Waise
Eddie Griffin
Miles 'Foolish' Waise
Amie Petersen
Desiree
Frank Sivero
Giovanni
Daphnée Duplaix Samuel
Clarisse
Jonathan Banks
Numbers
Andrew Dice Clay
El Dorado Ron
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Paris
Marla Gibbs
Odetta
Traci Bingham
Simone
Bill Nunn
Jimmy Beck
John Marlo
Alabama Brown
Clifton Powell
Everette Washington
Anthony Johnson
Himself
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Goon
Drew Powell
Man Next to White Boy
Bill Duke
Studio Producer
Linda O'Neil
Nikeeta
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Meyers
- Original Title
- Foolish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Shooting Star Pictures, No Limit Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Meyers
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Meyers
Director
Julius LeFlore
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foolish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Foolish about?
'Foolish' Waise is a talented comedian with a hard-edge trying to make it in the comedy clubs in LA while his brother is a hard-nosed gangster trying to make it on the streets. With all the competition they face in their chosen "professions," their biggest battle is with each other over the love of a pretty girl.
Who directed Foolish?
Foolish was directed by Dave Meyers.
Who stars in Foolish?
The principal cast of Foolish includes Master P, Eddie Griffin, Amie Petersen, Frank Sivero, Daphnée Duplaix Samuel.
When was Foolish released and how long is it?
Foolish was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
How much did Foolish make at the box office?
Foolish grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.