The Best Man (1999)

The Best Man (1999)

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 Movie Poster (1999)

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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