The Air Up There (1994)
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- PG
- 1h 47min
- Comedy, Family
- 07 Jan 1994 (USA)
- Movie
A basketball coach travels to Africa to recruit a new star.
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Cast verified as complete
| Kevin Bacon | ... |
Jimmy Dolan
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| Charles Gitonga Maina | ... |
Saleh
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Yolanda Vazquez | ... |
Sister Susan
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| Winston Ntshona | ... |
Urudu
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Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole | ... |
Nyaga
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| Sean McCann | ... |
Ray Fox
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| Dennis Patrick | ... |
Father O'Hara
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Ilo Mutombo | ... |
Mifundo
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| Nigel Miguel | ... |
Halawi
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| Eric Menyuk | ... |
Mark Collins
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Keith Gibbs | ... |
Buddy Wilson
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Miriam Owiti | ... |
Beisa
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Douglas Leboyare | ... |
Ikedo
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Francis Mutei | ... |
St. George
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Gibson Gathu Mbugua | ... |
Harimbo
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| Vusi Kunene | ... |
Ntzuko
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| Connie Chiume | ... |
Mrs. Urudu
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| John Matshikiza | ... |
Mingori Mining Company Clerk
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| Ken Gampu | ... |
Itumbo
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Fanyana H. Sidumo | ... |
Lilo
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Peter Khubeke | ... |
Mimo
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Salathial Maake | ... |
Dahwi
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Jomo Lewarani | ... |
The Bodyguard
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John Lesley | ... |
Banquet Emcee
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Wendell Brereton | ... |
St. Joseph's Player #1
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Falconer Abraham | ... |
St. Joseph's Player #2
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Dennis Orina | ... |
Ruwala
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Danstan Ojoo | ... |
Sololo
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Peter Kigadi | ... |
Opozo 1
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Benson Rateng | ... |
Opozo 2
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Bright Tjatji | ... |
Winabi Boy
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Ramolao Makhene | ... |
Pawn Broker
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George Owino Odhiambo | ... |
Mingori Team
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Robert Otienio Omole | ... |
Mingori Team
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Fredrick Omondi Okumu | ... |
Mingori Team
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Benjamin Iraya | ... |
Mingori Team
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Daniel Otieno Oketch | ... |
Mingori Team
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Stanley Murandah | ... |
Mingori Team
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Morris Aluanga | ... |
Mingori Team
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Zolile Mtimkulu | ... |
Mingori Team
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Solomon Mashiane | ... |
Mingori Team
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Jackson P. Mkwanazi | ... |
Mingori Team
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Frans Matome Matioga | ... |
Referee
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Lincoln M. Letsoalo | ... |
Referee
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Carrie Beale | ... |
Basketball Game Fan (uncredited)
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Regis Lemke | ... |
Basketball Game Fan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Michael Glaser | ... | (as Paul M. Glaser) |
Written by
| Max Apple | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Lynn Abdi | ... | secretary of production |
| Robert W. Cort | ... | producer |
| Ted Field | ... | producer |
| Conrad Hool | ... | co-producer |
| Lance Hool | ... | executive producer |
| Scott Kroopf | ... | executive producer |
| Ian Ross | ... | line producer |
| Rosalie Swedlin | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Dick Pope | ||
Editing by
| Tom McMurtry | ||
| Michael E. Polakow | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Ian Crafford | ... | additional editor |
| Pernilla Hulten | ... | assistant editor |
| David Orr | ... | color timer |
| Jonny Winograd | ... | assistant editor |
| William Parnell | ... | dailies editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Don Finn | ||
| Mali Finn | ||
Production Design by
| Roger Hall | ||
| Brent Thomas | ||
Art Direction by
| Leith Ridley Combe | ... | (as Leith Ridley) |
| Alicia Keywan | ||
Set Decoration by
| Karen Brookes | ... | (as Karen Mary Brookes) |
Costume Design by
| Hope Hanafin | ||
Makeup Department
| Dee Eybers | ... | hair stylist |
| Gabriella Molnar | ... | makeup artist |
| Jennifer Bower O'Halloran | ... | hair department head |
| Kathleen Weir | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Michael L. Games | ... | production manager |
| Rebecca Hilliard | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Conrad Hool | ... | unit production manager |
| Angel Pine | ... | post production executive (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bonnie R. Benwick | ... | third assistant director: second unit (as Bonnie Benwick) |
| Tom Quinn | ... | second assistant director |
| Martin Walters | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Roger Baron | ... | set decoration buyer |
| Shane Bunce | ... | set dresser (as Shane Brunce) |
| Roland Hunter | ... | scenic artist |
| Teri-Lin Robertson | ... | art department coordinator |
| Emilia Roux | ... | set dresser |
| Joel Van Bavel | ... | construction coordinator |
| David Wynne-Roberts | ... | scenic painter |
| Rae Wynne-Roberts | ... | head scenic (as Rae Wynna-Roberts) |
Sound Department
| Anna Behlmer | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lon Bender | ... | additional sound (as Lon E. Bender) |
| Barney Cabral | ... | sound editor |
| Christian T. Cooke | ... | adr mixer |
| Dino Dimuro | ... | sound effects editor |
| Scott Martin Gershin | ... | sound designer |
| David Gertz | ... | foley mixer |
| Randy Kelley | ... | sound effects editor (as Randy Kelly) |
| David Lee | ... | sound mixer |
| Joseph A. Mayer | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Glenn T. Morgan | ... | sound effects editor |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist |
| Richard Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jay B. Richardson | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mark Smith | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator |
| Kim Waugh | ... | additional sound |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist |
| Michael D. Wilhoit | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Linda Yeaney | ... | first assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Kevin J. Andruschak | ... | special effects assistant |
| Jason Board | ... | effects key |
| Bob Hall | ... | special effects key |
| Martin Malivoire | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Andrew Robertson | ... | special effects technician: effects standby |
| Dean Stewart | ... | special effects technician |
Stunts
| Craig Ginsberg | ... | stunt coordinator / stunt double: Kevin Bacon |
| Marcel Guiguet | ... | stunts |
| Gary Jensen | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Thuli Mabaso | ... | stunts |
| Harry Mamabolo | ... | stunts |
| Isaac Mavimbela | ... | stunts |
| Bismilla Mdaka | ... | stunts |
| Eury Mlimi | ... | stunts |
| Reginald Mompati | ... | stunts |
| Ben Montsho | ... | stunts |
| Petros Muchabala | ... | stunts |
| Philip Notununu | ... | stunts (as Phillip S.J. Notununu) |
| Pascaline Phale | ... | stunts |
| Graham Press | ... | stunts |
| Mancel Septic | ... | stunts |
| Wayne Smith | ... | stunts |
| Tyrone Stevenson | ... | stunts (as Tyron Stevenson) |
| Neville Strydom | ... | stunts |
| Clifford Terera | ... | stunts |
| Johannes Thejane | ... | stunts (as Johannes Moleko Thejane) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Anthony Bannister | ... | still photographer |
| David Crone | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Harmon Cusack | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Mike Harwood | ... | electrician |
| Chris Helcermanas-Benge | ... | still photographer |
| Richard Latham | ... | focus puller |
| Anthony Smythe | ... | assistant camera |
| Chris Squires | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Dean Stinchcombe | ... | second assistant camera |
| Clint Stone | ... | lighting technician |
| Gary Turnbull | ... | focus puller |
| Pat Williams | ... | assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Brendan Donnison | ... | adr voice casting |
| Emily Schweber | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Carolyn Marston | ... | set costumer |
| Sheila E. Pruden | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Robin Hollister | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Sharon Boyle | ... | music supervisor |
| Tim Boyle | ... | score mixer |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
| Daniel Gold | ... | music prep |
| Barklie K. Griggs | ... | music supervisor |
| Richard Henderson | ... | music coordinator |
| Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation |
| Alexander Janko | ... | auricle programmer |
| David Newman | ... | orchestrator |
| Lise Richardson | ... | music editor |
| J. Peter Robinson | ... | composer: additional music |
| Sharon Smith | ... | assistant music editor |
| Steven L. Smith | ... | music preparation |
| Paul Wertheimer | ... | score recordist |
| Krystyna Newman | ... | score consultant (uncredited) |
| Katherine Quittner | ... | music editor: temp score (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mimi Wolch | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Dave Marwick | ... | production driver |
Additional Crew
| Michael Cartwright | ... | climber |
| Christopher Comrie | ... | assistant accountant |
| Mick Dalrymple | ... | production coordinator |
| Migel Dunkley | ... | climber |
| Paul Evry | ... | climber |
| Christopher Hool | ... | production coordinator |
| Michael Kuhn | ... | big cheese |
| James LaBrie | ... | basketball double: Kevin Bacon |
| Don Levy | ... | unit publicist |
| John Mavrogeorge | ... | production assistant |
| Bob McAdoo | ... | basketball technical advisor |
| Veronica Miller | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Steven Tyler Sahlein | ... | post production manager |
| Stuart Wentzel | ... | armourer |
Thanks
| Malcolm Ritchie | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures (presents)
- Interscope Communications
- Longview Entertainment
- NBB Unit One Film Partners
- Nomura Babcock & Brown (in association with)
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1994) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Belgium) (theatrical) (through PolyGram)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Gaumont Buena Vista International (GBVI) (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1994) (Spain) (theatrical)
- PolyGram (1994) (Belgium) (theatrical) (through)
- Roadshow Films (1994) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Video (1995) (Germany) (VHS)
- Gativideo (1995) (Argentina) (VHS)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1998) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Disney Channel España (2001) (Spain) (tv)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Disney Channel Australia (2004) (Australia) (tv)
- EuroVideo (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2014) (Spain) (DVD)
- Disney+ (2021) (Australia) (video) (VOD) (Star)
- Disney+ (2021) (Canada) (video) (VOD) (Star)
- Disney+ (2021) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD) (Star)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Buena Vista Sound (foley recorded by)
- By David's (catering)
- International Film Guarantors (completion bond)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Location Caterers (catering)
- Lucasfilm THX / TAP Theater Alignment Program (Quality assurance services were provided by)
- Nina Saxon Film Design (titles)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (filmed with)
- Soundelux (sound design)
- TAJ Soundworks (foley recorded by)
- Technicolor (color and prints by)
- Todd-AO/Glen Glenn Studios (re-recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team. Written by Reid Gagle |
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| Taglines | Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $17,080,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jimmy Dolan (Kevin Bacon) states the mythical St. Joseph's University won the 1981 National Championship. Indiana University won the 1981 National Championship led by Isiah Thomas. Both Indiana University and Isiah Thomas get a reference later in the movie. See more » |
| Goofs | In the story of his National Championship heroism, Jimmy Dolan refers to a play at the end of the fourth quarter of a game. College basketball is played in two halves, not in quarters. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Intersection/The Air Up There/Body Snatchers/Iron Will/Hoop Dreams (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | WASHINGTON POST See more » |
| Quotes |
[Sister Susan kisses Jimmy after his team wins]
Jimmy Dolan: Sister! You're allowed to kiss? Sister Susan: [smiling] Only if I really mean it! See more » |