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After many failed attempts to establish themselves as rappers, Albert (Chris Rock), Euripedes (Allen Payne) and Otis (Deezer D) get their big break when nightclub owner Gusto (Charlie Murphy) is arrested. Albert assumes his name and criminal past, becoming MC Gusto, and the trio rises to fame by pretending to be recently released felons. As their fame increases, so do tensions within the group. When Gusto escapes from prison, he is furious at having his identity stolen and vows revenge.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Tamra Davis
  • Producer:
    Nelson George
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $17.6M
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    Universal/Universal Int
  • Sound Mix:
    Stereo, Surround

Cast & Crew

Chris Rock
Albert, MC Gusto
Allen Payne
Euripides, Dead Mike
Deezer D
Otis, Stab Master Arson
Chris Elliott
A. White
Phil Hartman
Virgil Robinson
Charlie Murphy
Gusto
Khandi Alexander
Sissy
Art Evans
Albert Sr.
Theresa Randle
Eve
Willard E. Pugh
Trustus
Tamra Davis
Director
Nelson George
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Audience Reviews for CB4

  • Jan 22, 2011
    Watch Fear of a Black Hat instead. Because it's actually funny. And relevant. Even if you don't like rap. Especially if you like rap. Leave it to Chris Rock to take a great concept and ensure there's not a single laugh-out-loud moment in the whole film, even with Phil Hartman on board. Surely, I thought, as much as I love rap music and as many times as I've heard references to CB4 in rap songs, that this film would be better, funnier, something. But it wasn't.
    Daniel J D Super Reviewer
  • Aug 30, 2008
    one my favorite childhood movies....
    khalvic b Super Reviewer
  • Jan 24, 2008
    Great comedy, an underestimated classic.
    Chosen 7 Super Reviewer
  • Mar 10, 2007
    Hilarious rapumentary that seemed to be the answer to eock from Wayne's World. Everyone was pretty hilarious except for the father and the girlfriend, in which they played their parts pretty well also, to keep everything grounded. A lot of great one liners, especially when Dead Mike is working the 976-GAYS hotline. Very funny movie, just needs a chance.
    Ken D Super Reviewer
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