Def by Temptation (1990): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Def by Temptation is a 1990 romantic thriller starring James Bond III as Joel, Kadeem Hardison and Cynthia Bond. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $2.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bonded Filmworks
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Def by Temptation About?
The premise of Def by Temptation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A terrifying tale of vampires and lust, where an evil succubus stalks libidinous black men across New York City. To halt her, a minister‑in‑training, an aspiring actor, and a police officer who investigates supernatural crimes must band together and confront the deadly seductress.
Def by Temptation Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- sex horror
- blaxploitation film
- woman on top sex
- woman wears black lingerie
- low budget film
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- male rear nudity
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- running naked
- man running naked
- evil
- gay bar
- african american
- actor
- succubus
- rap soundtrack
- villainess
- lust
- demon
- incubus
- lighting a cigarette
- bar
- melting
- crucifixion
- sequel baiting
- best friends
- man eater
- female demon
- sent back to hell
- exorcism
- sermon
- crisis of faith
- priest
- vamp
- seductress
- black cast
- troma
- television image comes to life
- television as portal
- holy water
- telekinesis
- psychic power
- crucifix
- preacher
- seminary
- seduction
Def by Temptation Cast & Characters
James Bond III leads the cast as Joel, with Kadeem Hardison as K and Cynthia Bond as Temptress.
- James Bond III as Joel
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Kadeem Hardison as K - Cynthia Bond as Temptress
- John Canada Terrell as Bartender #1
Also Starring in Def by Temptation
· 19 more- Stephen Van Cleef Jonathan
- Bill Nunn Dougy
- Melba Moore Madam Sonya
- Samuel L. Jackson Minister Garth
- Michael Michele Lady #6
- Rony Clanton Married Man
- Minnie Gentry Grandma
- Ellis Williams Demon Limo Driver
- Freddie Jackson Themselves
- Guy Davis Bartender #2
- Michael Rivera Gay Guy
- Z. Wright Young Joel
- Najee Themselves
- Sundra Jean Williams Mrs. Garth
- Beth Latty Lady #2
- Angela Stokes Lady #3
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- Lahana Kameha Lady #5
- Starleana Young Lady #1
- Robin Harmon Lady #4
Def by Temptation Plot Summary
What happens in Def by Temptation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joel James Bond III, a minister like his late father, was raised by his religious grandmother after both parents were killed in a car accident. His childhood best friend, K Kadeem Hardison, abandons his religious upbringing to chase an acting career in New York City.
Full summary
The whole story of Def by Temptation, scene by scene
Def by Temptation Box Office
Def by Temptation grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.2M
- US & Canada
- $2.2M
How Well Do You Know Def by Temptation?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is Joel's childhood best friend?
Cars in Def by Temptation
5 cars on screen, including the 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine and the 1985 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1985 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role -
Peugeot 505 Minor role -
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Def by Temptation Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “James Bond III's Def by Temptation” and “Succube”.
- Also known as
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- James Bond III's Def by Temptation
- Succube
- Surmansuu
- Tentación Diabólica
- Black Vampires
- Vampire in New York
- 孽欲狂潮
- 템프테이션
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Def by Temptation FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Def by Temptation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Def by Temptation?
Def by Temptation runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Def by Temptation released?
Def by Temptation was released on March 23, 1990.
Who is in the cast of Def by Temptation?
Def by Temptation stars James Bond III as Joel, Kadeem Hardison as K and Cynthia Bond as Temptress, among 23 credited actors.
How much did Def by Temptation make at the box office?
Def by Temptation grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
Does Def by Temptation have a post-credit scene?
No. Def by Temptation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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