I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
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| Directed by | Keenen Ivory Wayans |
| Written by | Keenen Ivory Wayans |
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| Cinematography | Tom Richmond |
| Edited by | Michael R. Miller |
| Music by | David Michael Frank |
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| Distributed by | MGM/UA Communications Co. |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million |
| Box office | $13 million |
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka is a 1988 American blaxploitation parody film written, directed by and starring Keenen Ivory Wayans in his directorial debut. Featured in the film are several noteworthy African-American actors who were part of the genre of blaxploitation: Jim Brown, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas and Isaac Hayes. It co-stars John Vernon, Kadeem Hardison, Ja'net Dubois, John Witherspoon, Damon Wayans, Clarence Williams III, Dawnn Lewis, and Chris Rock, and acts as the film debuts of comedian Robin Harris and brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans.
The film entered a limited theatrical release on December 14, 1988, before expanding to a wide release on January 11, 1989. It was commercially successful, grossing $13 million, and received mixed reviews from critics.