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Double Platinum (1999): Cast & Plot

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Double Platinum is a 1999 music drama directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, starring Diana Ross as Olivia King, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Brandy Norwood. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Double Platinum (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Music , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Double Platinum About?

The premise of Double Platinum without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Love is all that matters. The story of a mother driven to reach the heights of superstardom at the cost of abandoning her only child.

Double Platinum Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • blues music
  • father daughter relationship
  • african american
  • mother daughter relationship
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Cast & crew

Double Platinum Cast & Characters

Diana Ross leads the cast as Olivia King, with Brian Stokes Mitchell as Adam Harris and Brandy Norwood as Kayla Harris. Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman; 34 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Robert Allan Ackerman

More films directed by Robert Allan Ackerman: The Ramen Girl, The Reagans, The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone and Baby.

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Plot

Double Platinum Plot Summary

What happens in Double Platinum 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 1981, aspiring vocalist Olivia King takes the stage at a small Atlanta lounge, where a music executive hints at a world of opportunities waiting in the bigger market of New York City. Olivia weighs the possibility, but ultimately declines, returning home to her husband Adam Harris, who dismisses her dreams and tells her to stay put. Feeling depressed, conflicted, and trapped in her marriage, Olivia leaves in the middle of the night, promising to return for her daughter.

Full summary

The whole story of Double Platinum, scene by scene

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Videos

Double Platinum Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Double Platinum.

Double Platinum Trailer (1999)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Double Platinum?

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 what year did Olivia first perform at the Atlanta lounge?

Details

Double Platinum Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Double Platinum - Doppel Platin!” and “Sempre no Coração”.

Also known as
  • Double Platinum - Doppel Platin!
  • Sempre no Coração
  • 더블 플레티넘
  • Megastar

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FAQ

Double Platinum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Double Platinum, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Double Platinum?

Double Platinum runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Double Platinum released?

Double Platinum was released on May 16, 1999.

Who directed Double Platinum?

Double Platinum was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.

More films by Robert Allan Ackerman

Who is in the cast of Double Platinum?

Double Platinum stars Diana Ross as Olivia King, Brian Stokes Mitchell as Adam Harris and Brandy Norwood as Kayla Harris, among 34 credited actors.

Does Double Platinum have a post-credit scene?

No. Double Platinum has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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