I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKeenen Ivory Wayans
Written byKeenen Ivory Wayans
Produced by
  • Eric L. Gold
  • Raymond Katz
Starring
CinematographyTom Richmond
Edited byMichael R. Miller
Music byDavid Michael Frank
Production
companies
United Artists
Front Films
Ivory Way Productions
Raymond Katz Productions
Distributed byMGM/UA Communications Co.
Release dates
  • December 14, 1988 (1988-12-14) (limited)
  • January 11, 1989 (1989-01-11) (wide)
Running time
89 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3 million
Box office$13 million[1]

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka is a 1988 American blaxploitation parody film written, directed by and starring Keenen Ivory Wayans in his directorial debut. Featured in the film are several noteworthy African-American actors who were part of the genre of blaxploitation: Jim Brown, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas and Isaac Hayes. It co-stars John Vernon, Kadeem Hardison, Ja'net Dubois, John Witherspoon, Damon Wayans, Clarence Williams III and Chris Rock, and acts as the film debuts of comedian Robin Harris and brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans.

The film entered a limited theatrical release on December 14, 1988, before expanding to a wide release on January 11, 1989. It was commercially successful, grossing $13 million, and received mixed reviews from critics.

  1. ^ a b "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka". Box Office Mojo.