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Up Against the 8 Ball (2004)

R · 2004-01-01 · 1h 30m · EN
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Two girls at a Historically Black College are strapped for cash to pay their senior year's tuition. In a pinch, they take their pool-hustling skills to Las Vegas to earn the money. But, winning at pool and love has it challenges.

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Budget
$350K

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Iva La'ShawnIva La'ShawnKrista JohnsonTawny DahlTawny DahlMonique MaguireRhonda "Lady May" RobinsonRhonda "Lady May" RobinsonFinaKym WhitleyKym WhitleyMrs. ThompsonArnez J.Arnez J.SidChris BlountChris BlountLee ChenAngela BowieAngela BowieBootyliciousKimba ClemmonsKimba ClemmonsKurt JohnsonStacii Jae JohnsonStacii Jae JohnsonSynthiakittie KaBoomkittie KaBoomLareshaMalik PaschallMalik PaschallTupac look-a-likeLeroy Edwards IIILeroy Edwards IIIMarcus Pullman

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference62494 · 169058Actor preference327825 · 394137 · 25845Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Up Against the 8 Ball

What is Up Against the 8 Ball about?

Two girls at a Historically Black College are strapped for cash to pay their senior year's tuition. In a pinch, they take their pool-hustling skills to Las Vegas to earn the money. But, winning at pool and love has it challenges.

How long is Up Against the 8 Ball?

Up Against the 8 Ball has a runtime of 90 minutes.