Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Make your own legend
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Director: Craig Brewer
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: October 4, 2019
Cast
- Eddie Murphy - Rudy Ray Moore
- Wesley Snipes - D’Urville Martin
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph - Lady Reed
- Keegan-Michael Key - Jerry Jones
- Mike Epps - Jimmy Lynch
- Craig Robinson - Ben Taylor
- Tituss Burgess - Theodore Toney
- Kodi Smit-McPhee - Nick von Sternberg
- Snoop Dogg - Roj
- Ron Cephas Jones - Rico
Screenplay
Music: Scott Bomar
Cinematography: Eric Steelberg
Editing: Billy Fox
Production: Davis Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
movie business, 1970s, comedian, biography, based on true story, blaxploitation cinema, filmmaking, complex, bold
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dolemite Is My Name about?
- The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
- Who directed Dolemite Is My Name?
- Dolemite Is My Name was directed by Craig Brewer.
- Who stars in Dolemite Is My Name?
- Dolemite Is My Name stars Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson.
- How long is Dolemite Is My Name?
- Dolemite Is My Name has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Dolemite Is My Name?
- Dolemite Is My Name is a Drama, Comedy, History film.
- Where was Dolemite Is My Name produced?
- Dolemite Is My Name was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dolemite Is My Name?
- The themes of Dolemite Is My Name include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.