Carmen: A Hip Hopera
“No man can resist her.”
Synopsis
An engaged Philadelphia policeman falls in love with a beautiful woman while dealing with a corrupt superior.
Top Cast
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Mekhi Phifer
Hill
Beyoncé
Carmen Brown
Yasiin Bey
Lt. Miller
Rah Digga
Rasheeda
Joy Bryant
Nikki
Wyclef Jean
Fortune Teller
Da Brat
Narrator
Jermaine Dupri
Pockets
Shad Moss
Jalil
Casey Lee
Blaze
Reagan Gomez-Preston
Caela
Yuri Brown
Nori
Jane Yamamoto
Reporter
Patrice Fisher
Jealous Woman
Fred Williamson
Lou
Sam Sarpong
Nathaniel
Maurice G. Smith
Bigg Mo
Karen Lynn Scott
Casting Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Elliot
- Original Score
- Kip Collins
- Original Title
- Carmen: A Hip Hopera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- MTV, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Townsend
Michael Elliot
Kip Collins
Geary McLeod
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Townsend
Director
Kip Collins
Original Music Composer
Geary McLeod
Director of Photography
Michael Elliot
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carmen: A Hip Hopera about?
An engaged Philadelphia policeman falls in love with a beautiful woman while dealing with a corrupt superior.
Who directed Carmen: A Hip Hopera?
Carmen: A Hip Hopera was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in Carmen: A Hip Hopera?
The principal cast of Carmen: A Hip Hopera includes Mekhi Phifer, Beyoncé, Yasiin Bey, Rah Digga, Joy Bryant.
When was Carmen: A Hip Hopera released and how long is it?
Carmen: A Hip Hopera was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Carmen: A Hip Hopera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmen: A Hip Hopera was composed by Kip Collins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carmen: A Hip Hopera?
Carmen: A Hip Hopera holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).