American Pimp (2000): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
American Pimp is a 2000 documentary directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $287,724 worldwide. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Directors
- Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Seventh Art Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is American Pimp About?
The premise of American Pimp without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary delves into the controversial world of prostitution within American cities, examining the lives and perspectives of those involved. The film combines dramatic portrayals of fictional pimp characters with candid interviews from real individuals operating in the underground, such as Clarence "Fillmore Slim" Sims and Don "Magic" Juan. It explores the culture and realities of this often-hidden aspect of urban life.
American Pimp Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- narcissism
- materialism
- serial murder
- sociopath
- sadistic sex
- business card
- 1980s
- new york city
- rape
- hedonism
- violence
- truth taken as a joke
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- threesome
- pornographic video
- serial killer as protagonist
- unreliable narrator
- chainsaw
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- sex with a prostitute
- psychological thriller
- ambiguous ending
- rivalry
- antisocial personality disorder
- narcissistic personality disorder
- misogynist
- psycho killer
- slashing
- female victim
- psychopathic behavior
- perverse
- prostitute killer
- listening to music on headphones
- misanthrope
- champagne
- death
- stockbroker
- false alibi
- duct tape
- lasciviousness
- scantily clad female
- slaughter
- cannibal
- human monster
- shower
- corpse
- dead body
- killing a dog
- rear entry sex
- yuppie
The Director of American Pimp
Directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes.
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Co-director Albert Hughes
More from Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes
More films directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes, best-rated first: Alpha, Menace II Society, The Book of Eli and From Hell.
American Pimp Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave American Pimp 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 55% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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American Pimp Plot Summary
What happens in American Pimp from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1987, the life of affluent New York investment banker Patrick Bateman, portrayed by Christian Bale, is a whirlwind of exotic dining experiences and carefully curated appearances. He navigates a superficial social landscape composed of his fiancée Evelyn, played by Reese Witherspoon, and a cadre of wealthy yet vacuous acquaintances, many of whom he secretly despises. Bateman meticulously details his materialistic existence, which includes his morning exercise rituals, an intricate beauty regimen, and an impressive music collection comprised of iconic artists like Huey Lewis and the News, Phil Collins, and Whitney Houston. His lavish lifestyle is on full display—from his choice in high-end designer fashion to his upscale apartment that stands as a testament to his extravagant tastes.
Full summary
The whole story of American Pimp, scene by scene
American Pimp Box Office
American Pimp grossed $287,724 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$287.7K
- US & Canada
- $287.7K
American Pimp Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Albert Hughes: "American Pimp" was the Lowest Point in Our Careers (Part 16)
How Well Do You Know American Pimp?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city is 'American Pimp' primarily set?
Cars in American Pimp
20 cars on screen, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 W163 and the 1997 BMW 3 Cabrio E36.
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1992 Toyota Camry Important role
American Pimp Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Американски сводник” and “סרסור אמריקאי”.
- Also known as
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- Американски сводник
- סרסור אמריקאי
- Американский сутенер
- 美国皮条客
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American Pimp FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of American Pimp, each answered in a sentence.
How long is American Pimp?
American Pimp runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was American Pimp released?
American Pimp was released on June 9, 2000.
Who directed American Pimp?
American Pimp was directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes.
More films by Allen Hughes How much did American Pimp make at the box office?
American Pimp grossed $287,724 worldwide.
How is American Pimp rated?
American Pimp has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does American Pimp have a post-credit scene?
No. American Pimp has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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