Disappearing Acts
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Directed by | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
Produced by | Terry McMillan Wesley Snipes Kimiko Fox |
Written by | Terry McMillan (novel) Lisa Jones (teleplay) |
Starring | Sanaa Lathan Wesley Snipes Regina Hall |
Distributed by | HBO films |
Release date(s) | December 9, 2000 |
Running time | 115 min. |
Language | English |
Budget | $7,500,000 (estimate) |
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Disappearing Acts is a 2000 romantic drama, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and stars Sanaa Lathan, Wesley Snipes, and Regina Hall. This films is an adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel Disappearing Acts, by Terry McMillan.
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[edit] Synopsis
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Franklin Swift (Wesley Snipes) is a struggling construction worker trying to keep his mind off romance. Zora Banks (Sanaa Lathan) is a black woman, who is working as a teacher with a promising musical career. The last thing either of them needs is a lover. When they meet one afternoon in Brooklyn, New York, neither one can walk away. Now, they must confront the financial and social challenges that test the strength of their love.
[edit] Cast
- Sanaa Lathan — Zora Banks
- Wesley Snipes — Franklin Swift
- Regina Hall — Portia
- Lisa Arrindell Anderson — Claudette
- Q-Tip — Reg Baptiste
- Clark Johnson — Jimmy
- John Amos — Mr. Swift
- CCH Pounder — Mrs. Swift
- Aunjanue Ellis — Pam
- John Beasley — Mr. Banks
- Laz Alonso — Martinez
- Michael Imperioli — Vinney
- Christina Osorio — Girl in Choir
[edit] Awards & nominations
- Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
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