Michael Jordan: An American Hero (TV 1999)

Director:

Alan Metzger

Writers:

Jim Naughton (book), Michael J. Murray (teleplay)

Stars:

Debbie Allen, Ernie Hudson, Robin Givens

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Debbie Allen	...	Deloris Jordan
Ernie Hudson
Robin Givens	...	Juanita Vanoy / Juanita Jordan
Lou Rawls	...	Security guard
Chris Jacobs	...	Buzz Peterson (as Christopher Jacobs)
Logan Robbins	...	Curtis Age 12
Brenan T. Baird	...	Phil Jackson
Cordereau Dye	...	Michael Age 12
Michael Dyer	...	Robbie Squires
Desi Arnez Hines II	...	Leroy Age 15 (as Desi Arnes Hines II)
Thomas Hobson	...	Michael Age 15
Mark Mathias	...	Abel Broxton
Dari Gerard Smith	...	Michael Age 6 (as Dari G. Smith)
Rugg Williams	...	Del Shawn
Michael Jace	...	Michael Jordan

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

athlete | michael jordan | basketball player | basketball | based on book | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 April 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

American Hero: The Michael Jordan Story

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Michael Jordan returns to play for The Bulls as number 45, there is a shot of him making a slam dunk where the number on his shirt is 23, his old number.

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Soundtracks

"I'm Glad You're Mine"
Written by Rodney Saulsberry, Peter Jay Brown and Janet Cole Valdez
Performed by Rodney Saulsberry

User Reviews

don't be like this Mike, cause it aint easy being cheesy

An over dramatized and partially fictional account of the life of his airness. This is one of those cheesy, before it's time, yarns that could've waited a few years until it was picked up by a director with the expertise and resources to sign believable and talented actors and to treat the story with the reverence and dignity that it will deserve in time.( see The Greatest). the fast food type environment in which this film is presented, complete with cheesy, fake NBA uniforms, Stadiums that look like your local high school gym, and just a general appearance of lookalikeness that borders on condescending, just adds to the tedious nature of the proceedings. I'll admit that the storyline, all the familiar Jordanesque tales, and following this "Michael" mimic the life of the real MJ, will hold your attention. But as you watch, you keep shaking your head at the overall quality and cheesiness of the whole affair. Don't fool with this one unless you're an MJ junkie, and even then, only if you can stand sports themed flicks with actors with little to no athletic skill.