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Hav Plenty is a 1997 American romantic comedy film released by Miramax Films, based on an eventful weekend in the life of Lee Plenty (Christopher Scott Cherot), written and directed by Cherot. The film is based on the true story of Chris Cherot's unrequited romance with Def Jam A&R executive Drew Dixon.
Jun 19, 1998 · Hav Plenty: Directed by Christopher Scott Cherot. With Chenoa Maxwell, Hill Harper, Christopher Scott Cherot, Tammi Jones Tanaka. Lee Plenty is a flailing, wannabe writer, homeless and apartment-sitting for his friend, the wealthy Havilland Savage, while she is off visiting family.
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- Comedy, Romance
- Christopher Scott Cherot
- 1998-06-19
- True Life. The romantic comedy was based on the true-life experiences of the star, Christopher Scott Cherot, who also wrote and directed the movie. It centers around Cherot’s unrequited romance with Def Jam A&R executive Drew Dixon, according to online film database IMDb.com.
- Five years in the making. Cherot had a five-year journey in making his debut feature film, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Here’s a synopsis: 1993: Begin his first movie, fall in love and get heartbroken, sink into rejection depression, stop making the movie.
- Low, low budget. The film had an incredibly low budget of just $65,000, The Orlando Sentinel reported. Compare this to another Black rom-com of that same year, “Love Jones,” which had an estimated budget of $10 million.
- Stand-in lead. Cherot wasn’t set to play himself in the film. On the eve of filming, the actor originally set to star in “Hav Plenty” landed a role in a Spike Lee movie.
Hav Plenty is a 2005 romantic comedy about a homeless writer who falls for his friend's sister at a New Year's Eve party. The movie has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with a rating of 2.5/5 on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Christopher Scott Cherot
- R
- Chenoa Maxwell
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Lee journeys through it all not wanting anything, except to leave. Or does he? What if Lee were to own up to the fact that he wants Hav? Would Hav have him, if he has less than plenty?
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