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Writers (WGA):
Jim Naughton (book)
Michael J. Murray (teleplay)
Release Date:
18 April 1999 (USA) more
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don't be like this Mike, cause it aint easy being cheesy more (10 total)

Cast

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Debbie Allen ... Deloris Jordan

Ernie Hudson
Robin Givens ... Juanita Vanoy / Juanita Jordan
Lou Rawls ... Security guard

Christopher Jacobs ... Buzz Peterson
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
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
American Hero: The Michael Jordan Story (USA) (alternative title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild thematic elements.
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Fun Stuff

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Continuity: 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. more
Soundtrack:
I'm Glad You're Mine more

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don't be like this Mike, cause it aint easy being cheesy, 2 November 2001
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Author: (taylr41@aol.com) from chicago, illinois usa

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.

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