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The Poor & Hungry is a 2000 American independent drama written and directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Eric Tate, Lake Latimer, Lindsay Roberts, John Still, T.C. Sharpe and Wanda Wilson.
The film, shot in Memphis, Tennessee, launched Brewer's career as a writer and director. Brewer used the experience of making the film as inspiration for the story in the Academy Award-winning Hustle & Flow.
Original Release
08/04/2000
US Release
08/04/2000
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Eric Tate | Eli Foote |
| Lindsey Roberts | Harper |
| Lake Latimer | Amanda |
| John Still | Mr. Coles |
| Keenon Nikita | Archie |
| Dennis Phillippi | Bobo |
| T.C. Sharpe | Cowboy Urles |
| Jay Munn | Preacher |
| Karl Chambless | Beale Street Tourist |
| Lazarus Hawk | Dealer |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Eric Tate | Eli Foote |
| Lindsey Roberts | Harper |
| Lake Latimer | Amanda |
| John Still | Mr. Coles |
| Keenon Nikita | Archie |
| Dennis Phillippi | Bobo |
| T.C. Sharpe | Cowboy Urles |
| Jay Munn | Preacher |
| Karl Chambless | Beale Street Tourist |
| Lazarus Hawk | Dealer |
| Larry Moore | |
| Marybeth Gorman | Uncredited |
| Wanda Wilson | Miss Wanda |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Wanda Wilson | Producer |
| Craig Brewer | Producer |
| Jodi Brewer | Producer |
| Walter Brewer | Producer |
| Erin Hagee | Producer |
