Baadasssss!
“A father, a son, a revolution.”
Synopsis
Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Baadasssss! Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-02
Top Cast
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Mario Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Joy Bryant
Priscilla
Khleo Thomas
Mario
T.K. Carter
Bill Cosby
Terry Crews
Big T
Ossie Davis
Granddad
David Alan Grier
Clyde Houston
Nia Long
Sandra
Paul Rodríguez
Jose Garcia
Saul Rubinek
Howard Kaufman
Rainn Wilson
Bill Harris
Don Dowe
Officer
John Singleton
Detroit J
Vincent Schiavelli
Jerry
Karimah Westbrook
Ginnie
Len Lesser
Manny & Mort Goldberg
Sally Struthers
Roz
Jazsmin Lewis
Working Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 28, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$365K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Van Peebles
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Haggerty, Mario Van Peebles
- Original Score
- Tyler Bates
- Original Title
- Baadasssss!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $365K
- Production Studios
- Bad Aaas Cinema, MVP Films, Showtime Networks, Showtime Independent Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Van Peebles
Dennis Haggerty, Mario Van Peebles, Melvin Van Peebles
Tyler Bates
Robert Primes
Nneka Goforth, Anthony Miller
Jerry Offsay, Mario Van Peebles, Michael Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Haggerty
Screenplay
Mario Van Peebles
Director
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
Tyler Bates
Original Music Composer
Kara Saun
Costume Design
Alan E. Muraoka
Production Design
Nneka Goforth
Editor
Anthony Miller
Editor
Mario Van Peebles
Producer
Mario Van Peebles
Screenplay
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baadasssss!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baadasssss! about?
Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.
Who directed Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! was directed by Mario Van Peebles.
Who stars in Baadasssss!?
The principal cast of Baadasssss! includes Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, Khleo Thomas, T.K. Carter, Terry Crews.
When was Baadasssss! released and how long is it?
Baadasssss! was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Baadasssss! make at the box office?
Baadasssss! grossed $365K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Baadasssss!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baadasssss! was composed by Tyler Bates.
Is Baadasssss! based on a book or true story?
Baadasssss! is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Melvin Van Peebles".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).