The Fighting Temptations

Guide Note

The Fighting Temptations is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn. It stars Cuba Gooding and Beyonce Knowles.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: September 19, 2003
2. Director: Jonathan Lynn
3. Screenwriter: Elizabeth Hunter
4. Producers: David Gale, Loretha C. Jones
5. Distributor: Paramount Pictures
6. MPAA rating: PG 13
7. Run time: 118 minutes
8. Awards: NAACP Image Awards (Best Film)
9. U.S.box office: $30, 238, 577
10. Production companies: MTV Films, Handprint Entertainment
11. Filming location: Atlanta, GA

Plot Summary

Darrin Hill is an executive whose diploma was fraud. After, he was fired from the company, he went to his hometown to attend the funeral of his aunt Sally and to collect $150, 000,000 worth of stocks which he can get after he formed a gospel choir to join in the annual Gospel Explosion competition. A singer from a night club, Lilly played by Beyonce Knowles was a choir member. The choir won the prize money and later, Darrin and Lilly got married.

Cast

• Cuba Gooding Jr: Darrin Hill
• Beyonce Knowles: Lilly
• Lourdes Benedicto: Rosa Lopes
• Ann Nesby: Aunt Sally
• Scan Mahalo:Items (if appropriate)

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