The Fighting Temptations (2003) - Turner Classic Movies

Brief Synopsis

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When slick-talking New York City advertising executive Darrin Hill travels back to his hometown of Monte Carlo, Georgia to claim the inheritence his aunt Sally left him, he finds he must fulfill her last wish before he can collect--create a gospel choir and lead it to success. But with a town full of tin ears and a shortage of singers, Darrin is about ready to give up and head back to the city where he belongs--until he runs into Lilly. A beautiful nightclub singer with a voice that could rock the competition at the annual Gospel Explosion, Lilly is just the miracle Darrin is looking for--if he can persuade her to sing.

Cast & Crew

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Jonathan Lynn

Cuba Gooding

Beyoncé Knowles

Mike Epps

Faith Evans

Steve Harvey

Film Details

Also Known As

Fighting Temptations, Lucha de tentaciones

MPAA Rating

Genre

Comedy

Drama

Musical

Release Date

2003

Distribution Company

Paramount Pictures

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 58m

Synopsis

When slick-talking New York City advertising executive Darrin Hill travels back to his hometown of Monte Carlo, Georgia to claim the inheritence his aunt Sally left him, he finds he must fulfill her last wish before he can collect--create a gospel choir and lead it to success. But with a town full of tin ears and a shortage of singers, Darrin is about ready to give up and head back to the city where he belongs--until he runs into Lilly. A beautiful nightclub singer with a voice that could rock the competition at the annual Gospel Explosion, Lilly is just the miracle Darrin is looking for--if he can persuade her to sing.

Director

Jonathan Lynn

Cast

Cuba Gooding

Beyoncé Knowles

Mike Epps

Faith Evans

Steve Harvey

Wendell Pierce

Rue Mcclanahan

Angie Stone

Ann Nesby

Eddie Levert

Dave Sheridan

Lil' Zane

Montell Jordan

Wanda Williams

Mickey Jones

Latanya Richardson

Justina Machado

Melba Moore

Crew

Spring Aspers

Music Supervisor

Cate Bangs

Alfonso Beato

Director Of Photography

Shirley Caesar

Sean Combs

Missy Elliott

Faith Evans

Rick Famuyiwa

Mary Jane Fort

Costume Designer

David Gale

Jennifer Giancola

Robert Harling

Petur Hiddal

Paul Hirsch

Elizabeth Hunter

Elizabeth Hunter

Graig Hutchison

Unit Production Manager

Jimmy Jam

Loretha Jones

Loretha Jones

Montell Jordan

Beyoncé Knowles

Solange Knowles

Eddie Levert

Susan Lewis

Terry Lewis

Terry Lewis

Mc Lyte

Benny Medina

Executive Producer

Melba Moore

Ann Nesby

Saladin Patterson

Victoria Paul

Production Designer

Jeff Pollack

David Rayner

Robi Reed-humes

Eartha Robinson

Matthew H Rowland

Assistant Director

Momita Sengupta

Bob Shelley

Special Effects

Tiffany Sipantzi

Production Coordinator

Angie Stone

Diana Stoughton

Van Toffler

Executive Producer

Tracey White

Costume Designer

Walter Williams

James Wright

James Wright

Film Details

Also Known As

Fighting Temptations, Lucha de tentaciones

MPAA Rating

Genre

Comedy

Drama

Musical

Release Date

2003

Distribution Company

Paramount Pictures

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 58m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall September 19, 2003

Released in United States on Video February 3, 2004

Released in United States September 2003

Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival September 17-21, 2003.

Elizabeth Hunter reportedly received low to mid six figures for this project.

Feature screenwriting debut for Elizabeth Hunter.

Elizabeth Hunter reportedly received low to mid six figures for this project.

Released in United States Fall September 19, 2003

Released in United States on Video February 3, 2004

Released in United States September 2003 (Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival September 17-21, 2003.)

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