Beauty Shop
Hairdresser Gina Norris opens her own salon in Atlanta, determined to build a thriving business for herself and her daughter, but her scheming former boss launches relentless attacks that threaten to shut her dream down.
“A cut above”
Synopsis
Gina Norris, a hairdresser from Chicago, has moved to Atlanta with her daughter and quickly gained recognition for her exceptional skills in her field. However, frequent conflicts with her flamboyant and questionable boss, Jorge, lead her to open her own salon, successfully attracting several of Jorge's employees and clients. Determined to eliminate her competition, Jorge takes aggressive measures to shut down her new business.
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Edited by Michael JablowShot by Theo Van De SandeScored by Christopher YoungDesigned by Jon Gary SteeleSound by Mark BinderCostumes by Sharen Davis Nm0205446Stunts by Chuck Picerni JrVFX by Bryan Hirota
Box Office
2005 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$36.4M
Also known as
- Beauty Shopde
- (TV Title)Në sallonin e bukurisë
- (Video Title)Salón de belleza
- (Bulgarian)Салон за красота
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- United StatesMar 24, 2005
- CanadaMar 30, 2005
- SingaporeApr 7, 2005
- United KingdomApr 22, 2005
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Cast & Crew
337 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
40Keshia Knight Pulliam
as Darnelle
Sherri Shepherd
as Ida
Kimora Lee Simmons
as Denise
Sheryl Underwood
as Catfish Rita
Bryce Wilson
as James
Kevin Bacon
as Jorge
Omari Hardwick
as Byron
Adele Givens
as DJ Helen
Jim Holmes
as Inspector Crawford
Larissa Bordere
as Client of Chanel
Birdman
as Self
Nancy Lenehan
as Mrs. Struggs
Reagan Gomez Preston
as Woman
Crystal S Garrett
as Woman
Suzanne Covington
as Mrs. Dexter
Joyful Drake
as Mercedes
Tawny Dahl
as Porsche
Mary Wickliffe
as Music Teacher
Andrew Levitas
as Stacy
Octavia Spencer
as Big Customer
Jamie Mcbride
as Detective
Melissa Wyler
as Female Client at Jorge's
Ki Toy Johnson
as Neighborhood Girl
Otis Best
as Neighborhood Rapper
Chris L Lane
as Bag Diva
Renna Bartlett
as Hair Stylist
Vakisha Coleman
as Crystal, dancer
Sarah Cooper
as Club Dancer
Emayatzy Corinealdi
as Client of Ida
Trina Del Rey
as Bar Patron, Piano Recital Audience Member
Misha Harris
as Lynn's Client
Nicole Monea
as Girl holding catfish plate
John Fitzgerald Page
as Lovestruck Doofus
Carlos A Rogers
as Hershey's Kiss
Michelle Shaffer
as Jorge's Main Client
Car Ynn Sims
as Joe's Niece
J R Taylor
as Club Dancer
Scott L Treger
as Police Officer
Wilmer Valderrama
as Corky
Nina Xining Zuo
as Patronage Client
Directors
1Writers
3Producers
12David Hoberman
Producer, Producers
Flavio Motalla
score producer (uncredited)
George Tillman Jr
producer
Ice Cube
executive producer
Julie Orosz
visual effects producer: CIS-Hollywood
Louise Rosner
co-producer
Matt Alvarez
executive producer
Otis Best
associate producer
Queen Latifah
Producer, Producers
Robert Teitel
Producer
Shakim Compere
Producer, Producers
Todd Lieberman
executive producer
Other crew
273John Catron
accountant (as John C.R. Catron)
Max Blomgren
additional music engineer
Mark Batson
additional musician: solo piano
Eric Thompson
adr mixer
Chris Navarro
adr recordist
Tracy Gaydos
art department coordinator
Jeremy Meyer
art department production assistant (uncredited)
Jeremy Mcguire
art department production assistant: Atlanta (uncredited)
Kevin Kavanaugh
Art Directors
Talithia Miles
art production assistant, production assistant (uncredited)
Dean Tschetter
assistant art director
Carol Cutshall
assistant costume designer (as Carol A. Cutshall)
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