A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
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Plot.
Nightclub manager Darnell Wright is a perpetual playboy who is almost as devoted to his job as he is to the pursuit of beautiful women. After he sets his sights on the ultra-classy Brandi Web, he launches an all-out assault to win her heart. Ultimately, charm, lust and passion prevail, but Darnell learns the hard way that when you play, you pay. Brandi is much harder to get rid of than she was to get--especially when she realizes that she has a rival vying for Darnell's affection. When he finally decides to call it quits, Brandi becomes an obsessed femme fatale stalking the new love of her life.
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Cast & Crew.

Lynn Whitfield
Brandi

Martin Lawrence
Darnell / Director / Screenplay / Story / Executive Producer

Regina King
Mia

Della Reese
Ma Wright

Bobby Brown
Tee

Malinda Williams
Erica Wright

Daryl Mitchell
Earl

Roger E. Mosley
Smitty

Simbi Khali
Adrienne

Tangie Ambrose
Nikki

Wendy Raquel Robinson
Gwen

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Reggie

Faizon Love
Manny

Michael Taliferro
Club Security #1

Tommy Lister Jr.
Tyrone

Tracy Morgan
Bartender

George Jackson
Producer

Stacii Jae Johnson
Peaches

Dartanyan Edmonds
Rodney

Doug McHenry
Producer

Kenny Buford
Screenplay

Kim Bass
Screenplay

Bentley Kyle Evans
Screenplay

Elliot Tyson
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Robert J. Litt
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Richard D. Rogers
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Michael Herbick
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Patrick Cyccone Jr.
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Camille Friend
Hairstylist

Francine Morris
Stunts

Barbara Cohen
Casting

Roger Troutman
Original Music Composer

David Behle
Sound Recordist

David Lazan
Art Direction

Melisa Sánchez
Script Supervisor

Simon Dobbin
Production Design

Mary Gail Artz
Casting

Francis Kenny
Director of Photography

Chris Helcermanas-Benge
Still Photographer

John Carter
Editor

Tessa Posnansky
Set Decoration

Katie Rixon
Art Department Coordinator

Suzanne Broderick
Co-Producer

David Raynr
Co-Producer

Peaches Davis
Associate Producer

Keith Woulard
Stunts

Eduardo Castro
Costume Designer

Bill Carraro
Co-Producer
Media.






Details.
Release DateApril 4, 1996
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 48m
Content RatingR
Budget$8,000,000
Box Office$34,746,109
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
revenge
dating
biting
cautionary
romantic
disrespectful
jealousy
nightclub
childhood friends
broken promise
childhood crush
rich woman
player
nightclub promoter
Wiki.
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 American comedy thriller film starring and directed by Martin Lawrence in his feature film directorial debut. It tells the story of Darnell Wright (Lawrence), a ladies' man who finds himself stalked by one of his obsessed lovers: Brandi (Lynn Whitfield), an attractive and successful, but unstable older realtor businesswoman.
Along with directing and starring in the film, Lawrence co-wrote the screenplay alongside Kenny Buford, Bentley Kyle Evans and Kim Bass. Released on April 3, 1996, the film grossed over $34 million at the box office against a budget of $8 million. As of 2025, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is the only film that Lawrence has ever directed.
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