Undercover Brother
An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.
Critics Sentiment
James Brown reveals himself as Undercover Brother in disguise
Mind control drug distributed through Boutwell's fried chicken
The film dips significantly during the middle act mind control plot development but recovers strongly with the James Brown disguise reveal twist.
Undercover Brother maintains moderate entertainment value throughout with a strong ensemble cast, particularly Dave Chappelle and Neil Patrick Harris. The film peaks with clever plot twists like the James Brown reveal but suffers from forced racial stereotypes and pacing issues in the middle act. Overall reception reflects a decent comedy that works better for audiences familiar with blaxploitation references.
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Eddie Griffin
Undercover Brother
Chris Kattan
Mr. Feather
Denise Richards
White She Devil
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Sistah Girl
Chi McBride
The Chief
Neil Patrick Harris
Lance
Dave Chappelle
Conspiracy Brother
Gary Anthony Williams
Smart Brother
Billy Dee Williams
Gen. Warren Boutwell
Robert Trumbull
The Man
Robert Townsend
Mr. UB
James Brown
Self
Jack Noseworthy
Mr. Elias
David Sparrow
Golf Cart Guard
J.D. Hall
Narrator (voice)
William S. Taylor
Roscoe the Barber
Shauna MacDonald
Wendy Marshall - TV Anchor
Enid-Raye Adams
Reporter
Gina Sorell
Multinational Receptionist
Ron Pardo
Chuck
Crew
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