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CB4 is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Tamra Davis released in USA on 12 march 1993 with Khandi Alexander

CB4 (1993)

CB4
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Released in USA 12 march 1993
Length 1h29
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy,    Musical
Rating61% 3.099093.099093.099093.099093.09909

CB4 is a 1993 American comedy film directed by Tamra Davis, and starring Chris Rock. The film follows a fictional rap group named 'CB4', named after the prison block in which the group was allegedly formed (Cell Block 4). The movie primarily parodies the rap group N.W.A among other gangsta rap aspects, and contains short segments featuring celebrities and musicians such as Halle Berry, Eazy-E, the Butthole Surfers, Ice-T, Ice Cube, Flavor Flav, and Shaquille O'Neal.

Synopsis

Three young friends and aspiring rappers, Albert (Chris Rock), Euripides (Allen Payne), and Otis (Deezer D) want to make their big break. The trio have talent, but no marketable image. In order to get their name heard, they appeal to local crime kingpin and nightclub owner Gusto (Charlie Murphy) along with his sidekick and henchman 40 Dog (Ty Granderson Jones) to ask for a spot on the bill at his club, but during a failed meeting the police rush in and throw Gusto in jail.

Actors

Khandi Alexander

(Sissy)
Allen Payne

(Euripides / Dead Mike)
Chris Rock

(Albert / MC Gusto)
Deezer D

(Otis/Stab Master Arson)
Phil Hartman

(Virgil Robinson)
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