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"WHITNEY chronicles the headline-making relationship between iconic singer, actress, producer, model Whitney Houston and singer- songwriter Bobby Brown, from the time they first met at the very height of their celebrity to their courtship and tumultuous marriage. This biopic is a testament to love, triumph, and the overwhelming rewards and deadly cost of fame and fortune. Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett makes her directorial debut in this special two-hour movie featuring Yaya DaCosta (LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER) in the lead role and Arlen Escarpeta (FINAL DESTINATION 5) as Bobby Brown. Music includes Brown’s ""Every Little Step,"" as well as Houston hits ""The Greatest Love of All,"" ""I’m Your Baby Tonight,"" ""I’m Every Woman,"" and ""I Will Always Love You,"" sung by Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum entertainer Deborah Cox."
Original Release
01/17/2015
US Release
01/17/2015
Cast
Name | Character |
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Yaya DaCosta | Whitney Houston |
Arlen Escarpeta | Bobby Brown |
Yolonda Ross | Robyn Crawford |
Suzzanne Douglas | Cissy Houston |
Mark Rolston | Clive Davis |
Wesley Jonathan | Babyface |
Hampton Fluker | Steve |
Reign Morton | Eddie Murphy |
James A. Watson Jr. | John Houston |
Kevontay Jackson | Gangbanger |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Yaya DaCosta | Whitney Houston |
Arlen Escarpeta | Bobby Brown |
Yolonda Ross | Robyn Crawford |
Suzzanne Douglas | Cissy Houston |
Mark Rolston | Clive Davis |
Wesley Jonathan | Babyface |
Hampton Fluker | Steve |
Reign Morton | Eddie Murphy |
James A. Watson Jr. | John Houston |
Kevontay Jackson | Gangbanger |
Noree Victoria | Sheryl |
Nafessa Williams | Kim |
Billy 'Sly' Williams | Pastor Marvin Winans |
Saundra McClain | Aunt Bae |
Deborah Lacey | Award Presentor |
James Roch | Reporter |
Cornelius Smith Jr. | Michael Houston |
Deborah Joy Winans | Cece |
Timothy Bowman Jr. | Bebe |
Tongayi Chirisa | Gary Houston |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Larry Sanitsky | Executive Producer |
Kyle A. Clark | Producer |
Laurence P. Duke | Producer |
Lina Wong | Producer |
Larry Sanitsky | Producer |