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Release Date:
1 May 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
The father, the son and the holy game. morePlot:
A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter sentence. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
9 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Denzel Upset Over Racial Slur (From WENN. 3 December 2002)
Spike Lee: Sports Writer
(From WENN. 20 March 2001)
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A Great Movie for Anyone Who Plays Ball at Any Level moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Denzel Washington | ... | Jake Shuttlesworth | |
| Ray Allen | ... | Jesus Shuttlesworth | |
| Milla Jovovich | ... | Dakota Burns | |
| Rosario Dawson | ... | Lala Bonilla | |
| Hill Harper | ... | Coleman 'Booger' Sykes | |
| Zelda Harris | ... | Mary Shuttlesworth | |
| Ned Beatty | ... | Warden Wyatt | |
| Jim Brown | ... | Spivey | |
| Joseph Lyle Taylor | ... | Crudup | |
| Bill Nunn | ... | Uncle Bubba | |
| Michele Shay | ... | Aunt Sally | |
| Thomas Jefferson Byrd | ... | Sweetness | |
| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... | Big Time Willie | |
| John Turturro | ... | Coach Billy Sunday | |
| Lonette McKee | ... | Martha Shuttlesworth |
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Rated R for pervasive language, strong sexuality, some drug content and violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
136 min | Argentina:137 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Finland:S | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:L | USA:R (certificate #35973) | Singapore:PG (cut) | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | France:U | Germany:12 | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:12 (video premiere) | New Zealand:R16 | Peru:14 | UK:15Filming Locations:
Cabrini-Green Public Housing Projects, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA moreFun Stuff
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For the scene where Jesus and Jake play for the letter of intent, the original script called for Jesus to win 15-0. However, Spike Lee encouraged the actors to play for real. The scene in the film reflects the actual game between Ray Allen and Denzel Washington. moreQuotes:
Jake Shuttlesworth: I pray you understand why I pushed you so hard! It was only to get you to that next level, Son. I mean, you's the first Shuttlesworth that's ever gonna make it out of these projects, and I was the one who who put the ball in your hand, Son! I put the ball in your crib! moreSoundtrack:
Appalachian Springs moreFAQ
What high school are the basketball scenes shot in?more
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I recently watched this movie for the first time, and as a 19 year old black male it spoke to me. However, I can see this being a film that everyone can appreciate. Especially now, with Lebron James and other upcoming HS athletes, you really see the other side of life that only they know.
This movie detailed the life of the #1 basketball star in HS, and the issues he deals with before he announces his plans for the future, further complicated by his father's contingent release from jail.
A GREAT movie, don't let the votes fool you, it's not a 6.5/10, more like 8.5.