Undercover Brother

Undercover Brother is a 2002 comedy film that stars comedian Eddie Griffin. The screenplay is by Michael McCullers and co-exec producer John Ridley ("Three Kings"), who created the original Web site character. It spoofs blaxploitation films of the 1970s as well as a number of other films. It also stars former Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Kattan, actress Denise Richards, Dave Chappelle and Billy Dee Williams.

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2002 - Comedy film - Comedian - Eddie Griffin - Michael McCullers - John Ridley - Spoofs - Blaxploitation - 1970s - Saturday Night Live - Chris Kattan - Denise Richards - Dave Chappelle - Billy Dee Williams

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Released on May 31, 2002, the film failed to break even. It grossed just over $39 million in the US but cost $20 million to advertise and $25 million to produce, totaling $45 million. Some claim the film to be racist, hurting its sales.

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Tagline: He's All Action

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