Don't Play Us Cheap
“A comedy musical!”
Synopsis
As an African American family and friends gather in an apartment for a house party, two mischief-making devil-bats take human form in order to break up the party.
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Don't Play Us Cheap - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-06
Top Cast
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Esther Rolle
Miss Maybell
Avon Long
Brother Dave
Mabel King
Mrs. Bowser
Rhetta Hughes
Earnestine
Frank Carey
Mr. Johnson
Thomas Anderson
Mr. Percy
Robert Dunn
Mr. Bowser
Jay Van Leer
Mrs. Johnson (as Jay Vanleer)
Joshie Jo Armstead
Mrs. Washington
Joe Keyes Jr.
Trinity (as Joseph Keyes)
George "Ooppee" McCurn
Mr. Washington
Nate Barnett
Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Coronet Theatre, Atlanta GA
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Score
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Title
- Don't Play Us Cheap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Yeah
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Robert Maxwell
Melvin Van Peebles
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Van Peebles
Director
Bernard Johnson
Costume Design
Robert Maxwell
Director of Photography
Melvin Van Peebles
Editor
Bernard Johnson
Costume Design
Melvin Van Peebles
Screenplay
Melvin Van Peebles
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Play Us Cheap
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What is Don't Play Us Cheap about?
As an African American family and friends gather in an apartment for a house party, two mischief-making devil-bats take human form in order to break up the party.
Who directed Don't Play Us Cheap?
Don't Play Us Cheap was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Who stars in Don't Play Us Cheap?
The principal cast of Don't Play Us Cheap includes Esther Rolle, Avon Long, Mabel King, Rhetta Hughes, Frank Carey.
When was Don't Play Us Cheap released and how long is it?
Don't Play Us Cheap was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Play Us Cheap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Play Us Cheap was composed by Melvin Van Peebles.