Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 08/25/06 Home Video 12/05/06 MPAA Rating Rated R for violence, sexuality, nudity and language Running Time 2 hours 1 minute Genre Drama Director/Writer Bryan Barber Cast Andre Benjamin, Antwan Andre Patton, Paula Patton, Terrence Howard, Patti LaBelle, Ving Rhames Studio Universal Pictures |
IDLEWILD
SYNOPSIS
The story of the loves and ambitions of two
struggling performers is told through intricate
musical numbers and vibrantly choreographed
dance sequences in Idlewild, an original musical
starring multi-platinum and multi-Grammy winning
OutKast members Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000) and
Antwan A. Patton (Big Boi).
Set against the backdrop of a 1930s southern
speakeasy, Idlewild explores the lives of Percival
(Benjamin), the club's shy piano player, and Rooster
(Patton), the club's showy lead performer and
manager. Idlewild synthesizes drama, music,
cinema and style to bring the tale of struggling
singers to life. It is the feature film-directing debut
for Bryan Barber, the award-winning director and
longtime OutKast music video collaborator, and
includes dance sequences choreographed by
legendary performer and three-time Tony winner
Hinton Battle.
The all-star cast is a roster of some of the most
notable performers in film and music today. Cast
members include Ving Rhames (Mission:
Impossible), Terrence Dashon Howard (Hustle &
Flow), newcomer Paula Patton, Faizon Love (Elf),
Malinda Williams (Soul Food), legendary recording
artist Patti LaBelle (On the One), singer Macy Gray
(Training Day), Tony Award winner Ben Vereen (Why
Do Fools Fall In Love) and Oscar? nominee and
Emmy winner Cicely Tyson (Fried Green Tomatoes).
Idlewild includes new songs from OutKast's
upcoming album, the soundtrack for the movie.
--© Universal Pictures
The story of the loves and ambitions of two
struggling performers is told through intricate
musical numbers and vibrantly choreographed
dance sequences in Idlewild, an original musical
starring multi-platinum and multi-Grammy winning
OutKast members Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000) and
Antwan A. Patton (Big Boi).
Set against the backdrop of a 1930s southern
speakeasy, Idlewild explores the lives of Percival
(Benjamin), the club's shy piano player, and Rooster
(Patton), the club's showy lead performer and
manager. Idlewild synthesizes drama, music,
cinema and style to bring the tale of struggling
singers to life. It is the feature film-directing debut
for Bryan Barber, the award-winning director and
longtime OutKast music video collaborator, and
includes dance sequences choreographed by
legendary performer and three-time Tony winner
Hinton Battle.
The all-star cast is a roster of some of the most
notable performers in film and music today. Cast
members include Ving Rhames (Mission:
Impossible), Terrence Dashon Howard (Hustle &
Flow), newcomer Paula Patton, Faizon Love (Elf),
Malinda Williams (Soul Food), legendary recording
artist Patti LaBelle (On the One), singer Macy Gray
(Training Day), Tony Award winner Ben Vereen (Why
Do Fools Fall In Love) and Oscar? nominee and
Emmy winner Cicely Tyson (Fried Green Tomatoes).
Idlewild includes new songs from OutKast's
upcoming album, the soundtrack for the movie.
--© Universal Pictures
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