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Hustle & Flow   2005         R, 114 min. Genre: Drama / Musical Director: Craig Brewer   Cast: Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson, Paula Jai Parker, Elise Neal, DJ Qualls, Isaac Hayes, Ludacris, Jordan Houston, William Engram, Bobby Sandimanie, Haystak, Josey Scott, Claude Phillips   Memphis street pimp Djay (Terrence Howard), who is not thrilled with his lifestyle, meets a high-school pal from the past, Key (Anthony Anderson), who agrees to help Djay develop his talents and change his life into that of a successful rapper. The film received an Academy Award for Best Song ("It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp") and received a nomination for Best Actor (Terrence Howard). Cast Terrence Howard Djay Anthony Anderson Key Taryn Manning Nola Taraji P. Henson Shug Paula Jai Parker Lexus Elise Neal Yevette DJ Qualls Shelby Isaac Hayes Amel Ludacris Skinny Black Jordan Houston Tigga William Engram Slobs Bobby Sandimanie Yellow Jacket Haystak Mickey Josey Scott Elroy Claude Phillips Harold