Def by Temptation
Def by Temptation is a 1990 American comedy horror film written, produced, and directed by James Bond III and stars Bond, Kadeem Hardison, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bill Nunn.
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| Directed by | James Bond III |
| Produced by | James Bond III |
| Written by | James Bond III |
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| Music by | Paul Laurence |
| Cinematography | Ernest R. Dickerson |
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| Distributed by | Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment |
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Running time | 94 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $2.2 million[2] |
Plot
The story is set in New York City and revolves around the relationship between two childhood best friends: "Joel", who is raised by his religious grandmother after both of his parents are killed, and "K" who abandons his religious upbringing and moves to New York to become a movie star. The story opens as Joel (now a minister like his deceased father), becomes somewhat disillusioned with Christianity and decides to take a trip to New York to visit his friend, K. While awaiting Joel's arrival, K (played by Kadeem Hardison) visits the local bar and meets the perfect woman (played by Cynthia Bond)--who, in reality, is a succubus seeking blood and vengeance against any and all men foolish enough to be tempted by her.
Cast
- James Bond III as Joel Garth
- Z. Wright as young Joel
- Kadeem Hardison as K
- Samuel L. Jackson as Minister Garth
- Bill Nunn as Dougy
- Cynthia Bond as Temptress
- Minnie Gentry as Grandma
- Melba Moore as Madam Sonia
- Najee as himself
- Freddie Jackson as himself
- Steven Van Cleef as Jonathan
- Sundra Jean Williams as Mrs. Garth
- Michael Michele (film debut) as Lady #6
Release
Def by Temptation was theatrically released on May 11, 1990 and earned $54,582 in eleven venues.[3] At the end of its run, the film grossed $2,218,579.[2]
References
- "DEF BY TEMPTATION (18)". British Board of Film Classification. April 23, 1992. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- "Def by Temptation (1990)". Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- "Weekend Box Office Results for May 11-13, 1990". Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. May 14, 1990. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
External links
- Def by Temptation on IMDb
- Def by Temptation at AllMovie
- Def by Temptation at Box Office Mojo
- Def by Temptation at Rotten Tomatoes
- Def by Temptation – at the Troma Entertainment film database