Disenchanted pest worker and single dad Freddie Manning unintentionally steals and then loses mob money and now he really is in trouble. So when a run-down Baptist church mistakes him and his best friend Junior for replacement ministers, he grabs at the opportunity that might save his life.
Acting
Charlie Murphy's comedic timing deserved bigger roles.
Writing
Ridiculous premise that somehow commits fully.
Director
Deon Taylor
Kym Whitley
Miss Tanya
Tamala Jones
Nikki
Bai Ling
Han
Tony Cox
Biggman
Charlie Murphy
Junior Walker
Brigitte Nielsen
Rich Woman
John Witherspoon
Mr. Wikes
David Alan Grier
Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid
Al Shearer
Freddy Manning
Tommy Lister Jr.
Dog Thief
Luenell
Metermaid
Michael J. Pagan
Dee aka Dwayne
Ellia English
Mama
Aki Aleong
Asian Store Clerk
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Deon Taylor's second feature before he pivoted to horror with The Intruder and Black and Blue. The hustle literally built his career.
Charlie Murphy filmed this during his Chappelle's Show peak but it sat shelved for years, missing his moment. Peak Murphy energy, zero momentum.
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