About Booty Call

'Booty Call' is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by Jeff Pollack and scripted by Takashi Bufford. The film revolves around best friends Bunz and Rushon who find themselves in a series of humorous situations while they try to score with their respective girlfriends.

Making / Production

'Booty Call' was released in February 1997 by Columbia Pictures. Jeff Pollack took the director's chair while the screenplay was written by Takashi Bufford. Most of the shooting took place in Toronto, Canada, with the film adopting a comedic approach to highlight themes of relationships and friendships.

Actors

• Jaime Foxx as Bunz: Foxx delivers a hilarious performance as Bunz, a man who's desperate and determined to get intimate with Lysterine.
• Tommy Davidson as Rushon: Davidson plays Rushon, Bunz's best friend who's equally desperate but more refined in his approach towards Nikki.
• Vivica A. Fox as Lysterine: Fox successfully portrays Lysterine, a woman who's drawn to Bunz's charm but adamant about safe intimacy.
• Tamala Jones as Nikki: Jones plays Nikki, Lysterine’s friend and Rushon's love interest, navigating the complex maze of modern dating with grace and humour.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's title is based on a slang term for a late-night phone call made with the intention of arranging a sexual encounter.
• This was Jamie Foxx's third feature film.
• Although set in New York City, the movie was actually shot in Toronto, Canada to cut production costs.

Quotes

• "See you wanna hang with the big dogs, you gotta stop peein' like a puppy." - Bunz
• "The only protection we're gonna use tonight, is this: Smith & Wesson." - Judge Peabody
• "Relax and take notes while I take tokes of the marijuana smoke." - Bunz

Music Soundtrack

• 'Don't Wanna Be a Player' by Joe
• 'Can't You See' by Total featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
• 'Tyrone' by Erykah Badu
• 'Feel So Good' by Mase