Beauty Shop

Apr 22, 2005

1h 45m

★ 6.3

A cut above

Overview

Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cube Vision

Beauty Shop Trailers

Cast

Gina Norris

Queen Latifah

Lynn

Alicia Silverstone

Terri

Andie MacDowell

Ms. Josephine

Alfre Woodard

Joanne

Mena Suvari

Mrs. Towner

Della Reese

Jorge

Kevin Bacon

Joe

Djimon Hounsou

Chanel

Golden Brooks

Paulette

Laura Hayes

Vanessa

Paige Hurd

Willie

Lil J.J.

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