The Best Man
Comedy drama. Harper Stewart is a young writer who is on the verge of seeing his first novel published. As the story unfolds, Harper is on his way to New York to act as best man at his old friend Lance's wedding, and is obliged to leave behind his new girlfriend, Robin. When he meets an old flame, Jordan, he finds the idea of renewing their acquaintance a little too tempting. As the story continues, Harper and the other characters are forced to come to terms with the responsibilities of adulthood.
Cast & credits
Cast
- Harper Taye Diggs
- Jordan Nia Long
- Lance Morris Chestnut
- Murch Harold Perrineau Jr
- Quentin Terrence Howard
- Robin Sanaa Lathan
- Mia Monica Calhoun
- Shelby Melissa De Sousa
- Anita Victoria Dillard
- Candy Regina Hall
- Uncle Skeeter Jim Moody
- Wayne Jarrod Bunch
- Frandango Stu 'Large' Riley
- stripper Liris Crosse
- stripper Lady Madonna
- wedding co-ordinator Linda Powell
- pastor Willie Carpenter
- emcee Malcolm D. Lee
- himself Doug Banks
- himself DeDe Mcguire
- groomsman Renton Kirk
- groomsman Patrick Malcolm
- bridesmaid Nikki Tillman
- bridesmaid Lena Moore
- bridesmaid Rebecca Brody
- bridesmaid Gena Lue Sang
- Lance's parents Linda Murrell
- Lance's parents Willi Gaskins
- Mia's parents Emilie Gaskins
- Mia's parents Don Clark Williams
- flower girl Charltina 'Chasha' Banks
- flower girl Aleisha Allen
- broom bearer Vance Allen
Credits
Direction
- Director Malcolm D. Lee
- Assistant Director (1st) H.H. Cooper
- Assistant Director (2nd) Dale Nielson
- Assistant Director (2nd 2nd) Laurie Jackson
- Assistant Director (Additional 2nd) Michael A. Pinckney
- Script Supervisor Shari Carpenter
Production
- Production Company 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
- Producer Spike Lee
- Producer Sam Kitt
- Producer Bill Carraro
- 40 Acres Development Executive Andre Hereford
- 40 Acres Development Executive Ross Martin
- Unit Production Manager Debra D. Jeffreys
- Production Co-ordinator Alexis Arnold
- Production Accountant Gail Barringer
- Location Manager Kenneth Halsband
- Location Supervisor Gine Lui
- Post-production Supervisor Pamela Reis
- Post-production Co-ordinator Monica D. Barraza
Casting
- Casting Robi Reed-humes
- Casting (Associate) Yolanda D. Hunt
- Casting (New York) Jeff Block
- Casting (Voice) Sondra James
Writing
- Written by Malcolm D. Lee
Photography
- Director of Photography Frank Prinzi
- Camera Operator Jon Herron
- Camera Operator (B) Carl Prinzi
- Steadicam Operator Jerry Holway
Editing
- Editor Cara Silverman
Design
- Production Designer Kalina Ivanov
- Art Director Wing Lee
- Set Decorator Christina Tonkin
- Set Decorator Paul R. Weathered
- Property Master Jeff Mazzola
Costumes
- Costume Designer Danielle Hollowell
- Wardrobe Supervisor Jordanna Fineberg
- Wardrobe Supervisor Careen Fowles
Make-up
- Key Make-up Artist Toy Russell-van Lierop
- Key Hair Stylist Ellin La Var
- Key Hair Stylist Quentin Harris
Titles
- Titles Design/Production Balsmeyer & Everett Inc
Film processing
- Opticals The The Effects House
- Colour Timer Fred Heid
Music
- Original Music Stanley Clarke
- Jazz Musician (Drums) Lenny White
- Jazz Musician (Bass) Stanley Clarke
- Jazz Musician (Piano) Rachel Z
- Jazz Musician (Guitar) Ritche Kotzen
- Jazz Musician (Trumpet) Cliff Lee
- Conductor Stanley Clarke
- Orchestrations Ira Hearshen
- Music Supervisor Bonnie Greenberg
- Music Supervisor Lisa Brown
- Music Editor E. Gedney Webb
Sound
- Orchestra Recording Tim Boyle
- Additional Music Recording/Mixing Steven Miller
- Sound Mixer Bill Daly
- Boom Operator John Bolz
- Re-recording Mixer Peter Waggoner
- Supervising Sound Editor Paul Urmson
- Dialogue Editor Mary Ellen Porto
- Dialogue Editor Jac Rubenstein
- Additional Voice Greg Baglia
- Additional Voice Rafael Cabrera
- Additional Voice Oscar Dela Fé Colón
- Additional Voice Patricia R. Floyd
- Additional Voice Eileen Galindo
- Additional Voice Bruce Hawkins
- Additional Voice Mark Anthony Henry
- Additional Voice Larry Stephen Hines
- Additional Voice Kent Jackman
- Additional Voice Joie Lee
- Additional Voice Robin Dana Miles
- Additional Voice Dominic Marcus
- Additional Voice Janice Pendarvis
- Additional Voice Jonathan Earl Peck
- Additional Voice Gary Perez
- Additional Voice Mark Schulte
- Additional Voice David White
- ADR Editor Lisa J. Levine
- ADR Editor Gina R. Alfano
- Foley Supervisor Tim O'shea
- Foley Artist Jay Peck
- Foley (Engineer) Mathew Haasch
Choreography
- Choreography Michelle Robinson
Stunts
- Stunt Co-ordinator David Lomax
- Stunt Double (Taye Diggs) Derrick Simmons