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House Party

House Party

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House Party

"If they get caught, it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning!"

1990

1h 44m

6.4(270 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Christopher Reid

Christopher Reid

Kid

Christopher Martin

Christopher Martin

Play

Paul Anthony

Paul Anthony

Stab

Bowlegged Lou

Bowlegged Lou

Pee-Wee

B-Fine

B-Fine

Zilla

Tisha Campbell

Tisha Campbell

Sidney

A.J. Johnson

A.J. Johnson

Sharane

Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence

Bilal

John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon

Mr. Strickland

Barry Diamond

Barry Diamond

Cop #1

Creative team

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
Written by: Reginald Hudlin
Produced by: Warrington Hudlin

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