Strictly Business
“A comedy about a kid who goes from the mailroom to the boardroom by improving relations between a mover & a shaker.”
Synopsis
Waymon has a great job in real estate and a promising future, but he's also trapped in a loveless longterm relationship. He meets Natalie, a beautiful club-hopping hipster, and quickly falls in love. Realizing he's just not cool enough to attract her on his own, he seeks the help of his friend Bobby, a free-spirited smooth talker who works in the mail room at Waymon's firm and utilizes the predicament as leverage to advance in the company.
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Strictly BusinessOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-05
Top Cast
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Joseph C. Phillips
Waymon
Halle Berry
Natalie
Tommy Davidson
Bobby
Anne-Marie Johnson
Diedre
Samuel L. Jackson
Monroe
Kim Coles
Millicent
Sam Rockwell
Gary
Denis Leary
Jake
David Marshall Grant
David
Jon Cypher
Drake
James McDaniel
Roland Halloran
Joe Torry
Darryl
Isaiah Washington
Hustler
Novella Nelson
Olivia
Kevin Hooks
Married Man
Ellen Cleghorne
Cocktail Waitress
Annie Golden
Sheila
Paul Butler
Leroy Halloran
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Hooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson George, Pamela Church Gibson
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Strictly Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.7M
- Production Studios
- Island World
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Hooks
Nelson George, Pamela Church Gibson
Michel Colombier
Zoltán David
Mark Burg
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Hooks
Director
Nelson George
Writer
Pamela Church Gibson
Writer
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Zoltán David
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strictly Business
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strictly Business about?
Waymon has a great job in real estate and a promising future, but he's also trapped in a loveless longterm relationship. He meets Natalie, a beautiful club-hopping hipster, and quickly falls in love. Realizing he's just not cool enough to attract her on his own, he seeks the help of his friend Bobby, a free-spirited smooth talker who works in the mail room at Waymon's firm and utilizes the predicament as leverage to advance in the company.
Who directed Strictly Business?
Strictly Business was directed by Kevin Hooks.
Who stars in Strictly Business?
The principal cast of Strictly Business includes Joseph C. Phillips, Halle Berry, Tommy Davidson, Anne-Marie Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson.
When was Strictly Business released and how long is it?
Strictly Business was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
How much did Strictly Business make at the box office?
Strictly Business grossed $7.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Strictly Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strictly Business was composed by Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strictly Business?
Strictly Business holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).