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CB4 (1993)

Director: Tamra Davis

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From Time Out Film Guide

A sometimes gross, no-pose-barred rap-culture satire. CB4, aka Cell Block 4, are a trio of hip-hopping young-bloods stage-named Stab Master Arson, Mad Mike and MC Gusto, the last Afrocentric played by the splendid co-writer Chris Rock, who provides most of the threesome's music. CB4 is not, however, in the Spinal Tap league, lacking that film's merciless detail and consistency. But in parts it is hugely, monstrously funny; and with guest cameos from the likes of Ice T, Ice Cube, basketball's Shaquille O'Neal, Eazy E and Flavor Flav, and a first-rate soundtrack from Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, PM Dawn, MC Ren and CB4 themselves, it will be an undoubted winner with the people who count.

Author: SGr 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Time Out Film Guide

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  • Brenda Lawson said...
    Posted on Sep 17 2007 07:24 Exellent Movie...I Watched It Back In 1995
    I Had To Return It Back To The Shops.
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Director: Tamra Davis

Producer: Nelson George

Cast: Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Deezer D, Chris Elliott, Phil Hartman, Charlie Murphy full cast

Duration: 89 mins


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