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Ball Don't Lie

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
299
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Ball Don't Lie (2008)
The first Ball Don't Lie teaser trailer featuring original beats from infamous Mixtape DJ J Period.  This spot is playing in Foot Locker nationwide this April.  The film opens June 5th.  Visit www.balldontliemovie.com
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A skinny high school junior and basketball prodigy from Venice, California burdened with early life tragedy (callous foster care) and Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, Sticky manages to surpass... Read allA skinny high school junior and basketball prodigy from Venice, California burdened with early life tragedy (callous foster care) and Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, Sticky manages to surpass his limits whenever he has a ball in his hands.A skinny high school junior and basketball prodigy from Venice, California burdened with early life tragedy (callous foster care) and Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, Sticky manages to surpass his limits whenever he has a ball in his hands.

  • Director
    • Brin Hill
  • Writers
    • Brin Hill
    • Matt de la Peña
  • Stars
    • Rosanna Arquette
    • Grayson Boucher
    • Ludacris
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
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    • Director
      • Brin Hill
    • Writers
      • Brin Hill
      • Matt de la Peña
    • Stars
      • Rosanna Arquette
      • Grayson Boucher
      • Ludacris
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette
    • Francine
    Grayson Boucher
    Grayson Boucher
    • Sticky
    Ludacris
    Ludacris
    • Julius
    Cody Anthony
    Cody Anthony
    • Dave
    • (as Cody Longo)
    Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon
    • Mico
    Ricardo Chavira
    Ricardo Chavira
    • Ruben
    Nick Chinlund
    Nick Chinlund
    • Mr. Smith
    Emilie de Ravin
    Emilie de Ravin
    • Baby
    Steve Harris
    Steve Harris
    • Rob
    Kimberly Daugherty
    Kimberly Daugherty
    • Anh-thu
    • (as Kim Hidalgo)
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Georgia
    Harold Perrineau
    Harold Perrineau
    • Jimmy
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Roberto
    Dania Ramirez
    Dania Ramirez
    • Carmen
    Mathew St. Patrick
    Mathew St. Patrick
    • Louis Accord
    Cress Williams
    Cress Williams
    • Dante
    Mykelti Williamson
    Mykelti Williamson
    • Dallas
    Robert Wisdom
    Robert Wisdom
    • Officer Perkins
    • Director
      • Brin Hill
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      • Matt de la Peña
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    10/10
    Excellent Film
    Recently saw this film at the Tribeca Film festival and have to say that we enjoyed the film very much. Not only are the story and performances great, but the visuals of the film and the soundtrack make this a fantastic 2 hours. There was a great consistency of stylistic transitions and some of the best authentic basketball playing in a film. Very authentic when it came to that for sure. Grayson's performance was also very good, as were all of the actors. It was great seeing some notable actors playing different roles then you are used to seeing them in. But a great film and if you get the chance I highly recommend seeing Ball Don't Lie.
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    • Release date
      • April 26, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Night and Day Pictures
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      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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