Friends and Lovers

They started out as friends. The trouble began when they became lovers!

Friends and Lovers — Plot

Based on the best-selling novel by author Eric Jerome Dickey, this funny and insightful drama follows four African-Americans, detailing the relationship trials and tribulations they face. Stand-up comedian Leonard romances beautiful Debra -- but will her religious convictions cause their relationship to stall? Meanwhile, Debra's friend Shelby starts dating Leonard's buddy Tyrel.

• Release date
• March 1, 2005
• Runtime
• 135 min
• Genres
• Drama, Comedy, Romance
• Director
• Je'Caryous Johnson

Friends and Lovers — Cast

Monica Calhoun Debra Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Leonard Mel Jackson Richard

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Arnez J. Leon Tyrel

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Stacy Francis Shelby Lavell Crawford Bobby Maia Campbell Lisa