The Best Man movie storyline. Harper’s autobiographical novel is almost out, his girlfriend Robin desires commitment, and he’s best man at the wedding of Lance, a pro athlete. He goes to New York early (Robin will come for the wedding) to hang out with Lance and other friends, including Jordan, his former almost-lover, now in media and privy to an advance copy of the book.
The men discuss women, never facing their own double standard; Jordan wants to try again with Harper, at least for one night; and Harper fears that Lance will read his book and learn that the bride-to-be slept with him once to avenge Lance’s many affairs. Can Harper mature before Lance kills him, Jordan seduces him, and he loses Robin?
The Best Man is a 1999 African American romantic comedy-drama film, written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. It was produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, with Lee’s cousin, Spike Lee, serving as producer. The film stars Taye Diggs and Nia Long. A Christmas-themed sequel, The Best Man Holiday, was released on November 15, 2013 with a reunited cast.
The Best Man (1999)
Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Starring: Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Monica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa, Victoria Dillard, Regina Hall
Screenplay by: Malcolm D. Lee
Production Design by: Kalina Ivanov
Cinematography by: Frank Prinzi
Film Editing by: Cara Silverman
Costume Design by: Danielle Hollowell
Set Decoration by: Christina Tonkin Noble, Paul Weathered
Art Direction by: Wing Lee
Music by: Stanley Clarke
MPAA Rating: R for language and sexuality.
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release Date: October 22, 1999
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