Waterproof poster

Waterproof( 2000)

TV-MADrama
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Eli Zeal is about to learn that to err is human... and to forgive divine.

Overview

Single mother Tyree Battle struggles to keep her young son Thaniel away from the gang-plagued city streets that he is mixed up in. Under severe gang pressure, Thaniel accidentally shoots Jewish shopkeeper Eli Zeal in a botched robbery attempt. Tyree, protecting her son from the law, kidnaps Eli and flees to her hometown of Waterproof.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Whitman Mayo

      Sugar

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      April Grace

      Tyree Battle

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      Burt Reynolds

      Eli Zeal

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      Cordereau Dye

      Thaniel Battle

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      Brandon Crawford

      Gang Kid #1

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      Ja'net DuBois

      Viola Battle

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      Orlando Jones

      Natty Battle

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      Anthony Lee

      'Brother Big' Battle

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      Lou Criscuolo

      Garage Manager

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      Al Wiggins

      D.C. Detective

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      Gil Johnson

      Chris Hardwick

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      Leland L. Jones

      Rev. Ferris Grouse

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      Darrell Harlee

      Church Piano Player

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      Joe Inscoe

      Dr. Austin

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      Whitney Tucker

      Tyree, 6 years old

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      Chuck Kinlaw

      Deputy Vizard

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      Louis C. Robins

      D.C. Detective (uncredited)

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Tue May 23 2023
    **_Aged Burt Reynolds visits a black family in rural Louisiana_** A white shop owner from DC (Reynolds) is injured and whisked away by a black cab driver (April Grace) to her family’s modest home in the Deep South where he stays longer than expected. Shot in October-November, 1997, “Waterproof” was not released until 2000-2001, but it’s a well-done Southern Gothic that respects the intelligence of the viewer. Hours after watching I was able to connect-the-dots and it elicited a ‘Wow’ reaction. This is easily one of Burt’s best roles, but you have to be in the mood for a drama. I don’t ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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