Disappearing Acts (2000): Cast & Plot
Disappearing Acts is a 2000 romantic drama directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, starring Sanaa Lathan as Zora Banks, Wesley Snipes and CCH Pounder. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Amen Ra Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Disappearing Acts About?
The premise of Disappearing Acts without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Real love. Real life. A struggling construction worker and an aspiring musician find themselves falling in love.
Disappearing Acts Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- two word title
- african american protagonist
- couple
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- female teacher
- sex scene
- aspiring singer
- female singer
- carpenter
- singer songwriter
- moving in
- apartment
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- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- seizure
- money problems
- music producer
- epileptic seizure
- bar
- pregnancy
- love
- teacher
- construction worker
- singer
- business
- f rated
- scrabble
- new york city
- title directed by female
- brooklyn new york city
- songwriter
- music teacher
- montage
- sex
- secret
- black american
- african american
- self esteem
- money
- drinking
- male female relationship
- drink
- schoolteacher
- epilepsy
- unemployment
- black romance
- based on novel
Disappearing Acts Cast & Characters
Sanaa Lathan leads the cast as Zora Banks, with Wesley Snipes as Franklin Swift and CCH Pounder as Mrs. Swift. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gina Prince-Bythewood
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Sanaa Lathan as Zora Banks -
Wesley Snipes as Franklin Swift -
CCH Pounder as Mrs. Swift -
Clark Johnson as Jimmy
Also Starring in Disappearing Acts
· 9 more- Q-Tip Reggie Baptiste
- Dequan Henderson Marcus
- Chris Rock TV Entertainer
- Michael Imperioli Vinney
- Regina Hall Portia
- John Amos Mr. Swift
- Laz Alonso Moving Man
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Pam
- Lisa Arrindell Claudette
More from Gina Prince-Bythewood
More films directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood: L.A. Noir and Bowl of Pork.
Disappearing Acts Plot Summary
What happens in Disappearing Acts from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Zora Banks, Sanaa Lathan moves from Manhattan to a newly renovated brownstone in Brooklyn, where Franklin Swift, Wesley Snipes is busy polishing the floors in what will be her new apartment. He explains that she cannot move in yet because the wood needs more time to dry, and a frustrated Zora nearly fires one of the movers who leaves her furniture and boxes on the sidewalk. Desperate to settle in, she asks Franklin to help her finish the move, and after they manage to get her belongings inside, they begin to connect on a deeper level. He offers to stay and help her unpack, and she accepts, sensing a new possibility in their growing bond.
Full summary
The whole story of Disappearing Acts, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Disappearing Acts?
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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Which actress plays Zora Banks?
Cars in Disappearing Acts
7 cars on screen, including the 1973 GMC C-Series and the 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.
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1973 GMC C-Series Minor role -
1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Background role -
1996 Chevrolet Express Background role -
1986 Honda Accord Background role
Disappearing Acts Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Act of Love” and “Sem Vestígios”.
- Also known as
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- Act of Love
- Sem Vestígios
- Couple au défi
- Eine Liebe in Brooklyn
- Actos desesperados
- L'amore prima di tutto
- 真爱向前行
- Herşeye Rağmen
- Исчезающий
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Dis: A Story About Love 1995 -
Losing In Love 2017 -
The Actor 2025 -
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Disappearing Acts FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Disappearing Acts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Disappearing Acts?
Disappearing Acts runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Disappearing Acts released?
Disappearing Acts was released on December 9, 2000.
Who directed Disappearing Acts?
Disappearing Acts was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
More films by Gina Prince-Bythewood Who is in the cast of Disappearing Acts?
Disappearing Acts stars Sanaa Lathan as Zora Banks, Wesley Snipes as Franklin Swift and CCH Pounder as Mrs. Swift, among 13 credited actors.
Does Disappearing Acts have a post-credit scene?
No. Disappearing Acts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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