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Fakin' Da Funk is a 1997 comedy film starring Pam Grier and Dante Basco about a Chinese son adopted by black parents who relocates to South Central Los Angeles. A second story involves Mai-Ling, an exchange student played by Margaret Cho, who by another twist, gets sent to the wrong 'hood'. The film was written and directed by Tim Chey.
Original Release
07/20/1997
US Release
07/20/1997
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ernie Hudson | Joe Lee |
| Pam Grier | Annabelle Lee |
| Margaret Cho | May-Ling |
| Dante Basco | Julian Lee |
| Duane Martin | Brandon |
| John Witherspoon | Bill |
| Tone Loc | Frog |
| Rashaan Nall | Perry Lee |
| Tatyana Ali | Karyn |
| Bo Jackson | Reverend Cecil |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ernie Hudson | Joe Lee |
| Pam Grier | Annabelle Lee |
| Margaret Cho | May-Ling |
| Dante Basco | Julian Lee |
| Duane Martin | Brandon |
| John Witherspoon | Bill |
| Tone Loc | Frog |
| Rashaan Nall | Perry Lee |
| Tatyana Ali | Karyn |
| Bo Jackson | Reverend Cecil |
| Tichina Arnold | Tracy |
| Chris Spencer | Charlie |
| Kelly Hu | Kwee-Me |
| Rudy Ray Moore | Larry |
| Reynaldo Rey | Earnest |
| Nell Carter | Claire |
| Martin Chow | Sushi Chef |
| Jermey Juan Alcedo | Young Jullian |
| Marta Cunningham | Tracy |
| Ron Yuan | Chinese Waiter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Timothy A. Chey | Producer |
| Darren M. Demetre | Producer |
| Harry K. Yoo | Producer |
