Don't Play Us Cheap
1973, English. Directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
A comedy musical!
As an African American family and friends gather in an apartment for a house party, two mischief-making devil-bats take human form in order to break up the party.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Melvin Van PeeblesDirector
- Esther RolleMiss Maybell
- Avon LongBrother Dave
- Mabel KingMrs. Bowser
- Rhetta HughesEarnestine
- Frank CareyMr. Johnson
- Thomas AndersonMr. Percy
- Robert DunnMr. Bowser
- Jay Van LeerMrs. Johnson (as Jay Vanleer)
- Joshie Jo ArmsteadMrs. Washington
- Joe Keyes Jr.Trinity (as Joseph Keyes)
- George "Ooppee" McCurnMr. Washington
- Nate BarnettGuest
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melvin Van Peebles
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What Don't Play Us Cheap is based on
Don't Play Us Cheap is based on Don't Play Us Cheap, a dramatico-musical work.
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Don't Play Us Cheap
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How long is Don't Play Us Cheap?
Don't Play Us Cheap runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Which OTT platform is Don't Play Us Cheap on?
Don't Play Us Cheap is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Play Us Cheap?
If you liked Don't Play Us Cheap, try Hollywood Stargirl, A Cinderella Story: Starstruck, Dames.
Who directed Don't Play Us Cheap?
Don't Play Us Cheap (1973) was directed by Melvin Van Peebles and stars Esther Rolle, Avon Long, Mabel King.
What is Don't Play Us Cheap based on?
Don't Play Us Cheap is based on Don't Play Us Cheap, a dramatico-musical work.