Anthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruth... Read allAnthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as Mr. Big.Anthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as Mr. Big.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations
Kelley Parker
- Katie
- (as Kellie Parker)
Brandon Quintin Adams
- Zeke
- (as Brandon Adams)
Jeff Adkins
- Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
- (as Jeffry Adkins)
- Directors
- Colin Chilvers(segment Smooth Criminal)
- Jerry Kramer(anthology segments)
- Jim Blashfield(segment Leave Me Alone) (uncredited)
- Writers
- Michael Jackson(segment Smooth Criminal)
- David Newman(segment Smooth Criminal)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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- TriviaMichael Jackson originally wanted the movie released in theaters in the United States, but budget problems forced him to make it a straight to video release. However, it was released in theaters internationally.
- GoofsWhile Michael is performing "Come Together" his white shirt is ripped to his chest, then to his pants, then not ripped at all, then ripped to his pants, and so on throughout the whole performance.
- Alternate versionsMTV and VH1 have shown this film many times, and although it isn't a long film they have cut it, specifically the "Smooth Criminal" segment (the showpiece of the film): The dance segment in Club 30's is heavily edited, as is the scene where the kids' dog is returned to them by Michael's manager (leaving one plot question unanswered!) The "Come Together" performance is also shorter. The more recent VH1 Rock and Roll Picture Show airings cut the film down even more, most noticably in the Retrospective sequence.
- ConnectionsEdited from Michael Jackson: Speed Demon (1988)
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A REALLY, REALLY EXCELLENT MOVIE ( but only for MJ fans)
I love this movie! But of course I am a Michael Jackson fan, so there you go. This film reminded me of the abstract films made by the Beatles in the '60's, only for MJ. It was excellent- the music, Michael, everything was great. Oh, yes, and in response to another persons review of this movie, MICHAEL DOES NOT URINATE DURING THE "COME TOGETHER" NUMBER. I don't know where he came up with this crazy idea, but I personally watched that sequence again, watching specifically for that, and does not do it. So, sir, you should not spread untrue rumors about Michael. Hasn't he been through enough? Sheesh. Anyhow, this is one special, great movie. So if you like Michael, or just want to watch something that may one day become a classic( like "Yellow Submarine" or "Help" for The Beatles), see it. You won't regret it.
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- daisyduke8000
- Feb 20, 2002
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- $22,000,000 (estimated)
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