Beauty Shop
A Cut Above
Genres
Overview
Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.
Details
Budget
$25000000
Revenue
$36351350
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
2005-04-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
524
Vote Average
6.302
Queen Latifah
Gina Norris
Alicia Silverstone
Lynn
Kevin Bacon
Jorge
Djimon Hounsou
Joe
Alfre Woodard
Ms. Josephine
Andie MacDowell
Terri
Mena Suvari
Joanne
Paige Hurd
Vanessa
Golden Brooks
Chanel
LisaRaye McCoy
Rochelle
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Darnelle
Sherri Shepherd
Ida
Kimora Lee Simmons
Denise
Sheryl Underwood
Catfish Rita
Jim Holmes
Inspector Crawford
Octavia Spencer
Big Customer
Wilmer Valderrama
Corky
Nancy Lenehan
Mrs. Struggs
Omari Hardwick
Byron
Bryce Wilson
James
Laura Hayes
Paulette
Della Reese
Mrs. Towner
Adele Givens
DJ Helen
Reagan Gomez-Preston
Woman
Joyful Drake
Mercedes
Melissa Wyler
Female Client at Jorge's
Bryan 'Birdman' Williams
Self
Tawny Dahl
Porsche
Ki Toy Johnson
Neighborhood Girl
Andrew Levitas
Stacy
Mary Wickliffe
Music Teacher
Jamie McBride
Detective
Lil J.J.
Willie
Scott L. Treger
Police Officer (uncredited)
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