Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!
Synopsis
Mr. T, with the help of a host of friends and special guest performers, attempts to instill good values in children via a series of comedic and musical vignettes, taking place on the beach, at the park and on city streets.
Top Cast
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Mr. T
Self
Valerie Landsburg
Self
Ricky Bell
Self (as New Edition)
Michael Bivins
Self (as New Edition)
Bobby Brown
Self (as New Edition)
Ronnie DeVoe
Self (as New Edition)
Ralph E. Tresvant
Self (as New Edition)
The Dimples
Themselves
Gabriel Gonzales
Self
Martha Gonzalez
Self
Martika
Self (as Marta Marrero)
Jerry Sharell
Self
Tammy Townsend
Self
Shanice Wilson
Self
Athena
Self
Mark Everett
Self
Fergie
Self (as Stacy Ferguson)
Clarence Floyd III
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Margolis
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Elbling, Paul Raley, Paul Willson
- Original Title
- Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- MCA Home Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Margolis
Peter Elbling, Paul Raley, Paul Willson
Kris Trexler, Dennis Vahe
Topper Carew, Lin Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Margolis
Director
Peter Elbling
Writer
Paul Raley
Writer
Topper Carew
Producer
Kris Trexler
Editor
Dennis Vahe
Editor
Paul Willson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!
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What is Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! about?
Mr. T, with the help of a host of friends and special guest performers, attempts to instill good values in children via a series of comedic and musical vignettes, taking place on the beach, at the park and on city streets.
Who directed Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!?
Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! was directed by Jeff Margolis.
Who stars in Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!?
The principal cast of Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! includes Mr. T, Valerie Landsburg, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown.
When was Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! released and how long is it?
Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 52m.