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Playmakers

  • TV Series
  • 2003– 2003–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 8h 11m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.3K
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Tony Denison, Omar Gooding, Russell Hornsby, Jason Matthew Smith, Marcello Thedford, and Christopher Wiehl in Playmakers (2003)
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The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • John Eisendrath
  • Stars
    • Tony Denison
    • Omar Gooding
    • Russell Hornsby
Top credits
  • Creator
    • John Eisendrath
  • Stars
    • Tony Denison
    • Omar Gooding
    • Russell Hornsby
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Episodes11

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    1 Season
    2003

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    Tony Denison, Omar Gooding, Russell Hornsby, Jason Matthew Smith, Marcello Thedford, and Christopher Wiehl in Playmakers (2003)
    Marcello Thedford in Playmakers (2003)
    Omar Gooding in Playmakers (2003)
    Sasha Roiz in Playmakers (2003)
    Sasha Roiz in Playmakers (2003)
    Sasha Roiz in Playmakers (2003)
    Sasha Roiz in Playmakers (2003)
    Omar Gooding in Playmakers (2003)
    Jason Matthew Smith in Playmakers (2003)
    Tony Denison and Jason Matthew Smith in Playmakers (2003)
    Stephen Bogaert with Anthony Denison in Playmakers
    Tony Denison, Omar Gooding, Russell Hornsby, Jason Matthew Smith, Marcello Thedford, and Christopher Wiehl in Playmakers (2003)

    Top cast

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    Tony Denison
    Tony Denison
    • Coach Georgeas Coach George
    11 episodes11 eps • 2003
    Omar Gooding
    Omar Gooding
    • Demetrius Harrisas Demetrius Harris
    11 episodes11 eps • 2003
    Russell Hornsby
    Russell Hornsby
    • Leon Tayloras Leon Taylor
    11 episodes11 eps • 2003
    Jason Matthew Smith
    Jason Matthew Smith
    • Eric Olczykas Eric Olczyk
    11 episodes11 eps • 2003
    Marcello Thedford
    Marcello Thedford
    • Kelvin 'Buffalo' Jamesas Kelvin 'Buffalo' James
    11 episodes11 eps • 2003
    Christopher Wiehl
    Christopher Wiehl
    • Derek McConnellas Derek McConnell
    11 episodes11 eps • 2003
    Bruce Gray
    Bruce Gray
    • Gene Wilbanksas Gene Wilbanks
    11 episodes11 eps • 2003
    Stephen Bogaert
    Stephen Bogaert
    • Phil Chambersas Phil Chambers
    11 episodes11 eps • 2003
    Phillip Jarrett
    Phillip Jarrett
    • Coach Rudmanas Coach Rudman
    9 episodes9 eps • 2003
    Karen LeBlanc
    Karen LeBlanc
    • Robin Tayloras Robin Taylor
    8 episodes8 eps • 2003
    Dan Petronijevic
    Dan Petronijevic
    • Thad Guerwitczas Thad Guerwitcz
    9 episodes9 eps • 2003
    Thea Andrews
    Thea Andrews
    • Samantha Lovettas Samantha Lovett
    7 episodes7 eps • 2003
    Sasha Roiz
    Sasha Roiz
    • Stephen Lylesas Stephen Lyles
    6 episodes6 eps • 2003
    Orlando Bowen6 episodes6 eps • 2003
    Andrew Martin
    Andrew Martin6 episodes6 eps • 2003
    Kevin Jubinville
    Kevin Jubinville
    • Dr. Gatewoodas Dr. Gatewood
    6 episodes6 eps • 2003
    Gabriel Hogan
    Gabriel Hogan
    • Guard Dog Fredericksas Guard Dog Fredericks
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003
    Michael Miller5 episodes5 eps • 2003
    • Creator
      • John Eisendrath
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    Storyline

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    The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.
    quarterbackfootball practicelocker roomfootball coachgay interest4 more
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    • Taglines
      • If all you see is the athlete, open your eyes.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 2004, ESPN cancelled the show following pressure applied by their television partner the National Football League. The show focused on the trials and tribulations of a professional football team.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Collateral (2004)

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    Great Show
    If you get a chance to see this show, please do so. the first show just aired last night and was nothing short of powerful. The show is shot in wide screen format and looks and sounds great. If you are a football this is the show for you. even if your not a fan you will be of this show. Can't wait the next show. this has hit written all over it. Check it out on ESPN Tuesday nights at 8:00pm.
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    • videoboy1
    • Aug 27, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Плеймейкеры
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • ESPN Original Entertainment
      • Franchise Productions
      • Imagine Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      8 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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