Madea Goes to Jail (February)
Madea Goes to Jail is an upcoming 2009 crime comedy-drama film adaptation written and directed by Tyler Perry, which was inspired by Perry’s play of the same name. The film centers on Perry’s well-known character Mable “Madea” Simmons. An exclusive free preview of the upcoming movie is included on the cinematic release of Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys.
Plot
Centers on Madea (Perry), whose penchant for trouble-making lands her behind bars. She comes to the rescue of Candace (Pulliam), a fellow inmate preyed upon by a large woman named Big Sal. Derek Luke is on track to play Joshua, an attorney who has a past with Candy.
Other Information
- Genre : Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Release date : February 20, 2009
- Country : United States
- Language : English
- Certification : USA:PG-13
- Filming Locations : Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Company : Tyler Perry Company
- Preceded by : Meet the Browns
- Movie Connections : Follows Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Cast and Credits
- Directed by : Tyler Perry
- Produced by Tyler Perry, Reuben Cannon
- Written by : Tyler Perry
- Starring : Tyler Perry, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Derek Luke, Robin Coleman, Jackson Walker, Drew Sidora, David Mann, Tamela J. Mann, Sofia Vergara
- Music by : Aaron Zigman
- Cinematography : Alexander Gruszynski
- Editing by : Maysie Hoy
- Distributed by : Lionsgate, Tyler Perry Studios
Related News
- Jonas Brothers’ edges out ‘Madea’ on Friday at the box office
- Madea’ locks up top boxoffice spot
- Upcoming Movies February 2009
Links
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