High Flying Bird (2019)
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- TV-MA
- 1h 30min
- Drama, Sport
- 08 Feb 2019 (USA)
- Movie
During a pro basketball lockout, a sports agent pitches a rookie basketball client on an intriguing and controversial business proposition.
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Awards:
- 7 nominations.
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Cast
| André Holland | ... |
Ray Burke
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| Melvin Gregg | ... |
Erick Scott
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| Eddie Tavares | ... |
Waiter
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| Farah Bala | ... |
Manager Sal
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| Skip Bayless | ... |
Skip Bayless
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| Shannon Sharpe | ... |
Shannon Sharpe
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Joy Taylor | ... |
Joy Taylor
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| Zazie Beetz | ... |
Sam
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| Bill Duke | ... |
Spence
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| Zachary Quinto | ... |
David Starr
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| Caleb McLaughlin | ... |
Darius
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| Bobbi A Bordley | ... |
Freddy
(as Bobbi Bordley)
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| Sonja Sohn | ... |
Myra
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| Kyle MacLachlan | ... |
David Seton
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| Jeryl Prescott | ... |
Emera Umber
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Evan Rosenblum | ... |
Evan Rosenblum
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Van Lathan Jr. | ... |
Van Lathan
(as Van Lathan)
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| Alice Callahan | ... |
Arielle Seton
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| Justin Hurtt-Dunkley | ... |
Jamero Umber
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Linwood Brown | ... |
Journalist
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| Teéa Loreál | ... |
Flight Attendant Terry
(as Teea Loreal)
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Stefano Villabona | ... |
Journalist
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Kristina Pink | ... |
Self
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| Michelle Ang | ... |
Rachel
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| Glenn Fleshler | ... |
Intimidating Seton Colleague
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Reggie Jackson | ... |
Interviewee
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Kai Quinto | ... |
Ray's Assistant
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| Harry Edwards | ... |
Dr. Harry Edwards
(as Dr. Harry Edwards)
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| Karl-Anthony Towns | ... |
Interviewee
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Donovan Mitchell | ... |
Interviewee
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Thomas J. O'Connor | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Steven Soderbergh | ||
Written by
| Tarell Alvin McCraney | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Corey Bayes | ... | co-producer |
| H.H. Cooper | ... | co-producer |
| André Holland | ... | executive producer |
| Joe Malloch | ... | producer (produced by) (as Joseph Malloch) |
| Ken Meyer | ... | executive producer |
| Robert T. Striem | ... | associate producer (as Robert Streim) |
Music by
| David Wilder Savage | ||
Cinematography by
| Steven Soderbergh | ... | (as Peter Andrews) |
Editing by
| Steven Soderbergh | ... | (as Mary Ann Bernard) |
Editorial Department
| Corey Bayes | ... | associate editor |
| Chris Coston | ... | data i/o |
| Ben Federman | ... | digital intermediate assistant |
| Nat Jencks | ... | colorist |
| Ethan Leight | ... | digital intermediate producer / post-production coordinator |
| James Reyes | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Jordan P.H. Stein | ... | finishing artist |
| Mae Sussman | ... | first assistant editor |
| Jay Tilin | ... | head of picture |
| Anna Kelman | ... | digital intermediate producer (uncredited) |
| Gil Litver | ... | digital intermediate assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Carmen Cuba | ||
Production Design by
| Andy Eklund | ||
Set Decoration by
| Katie Bova | ||
Costume Design by
| Marci Rodgers | ||
Makeup Department
| Ngozi Olandu Young | ... | makeup department head |
| LaWanda M. Pierre | ... | hair department head |
Production Management
| Leslie Converse | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Gus Gustafson | ... | production supervisor |
| Joe Malloch | ... | unit production manager (as Joseph Malloch) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| H.H. Cooper | ... | first assistant director |
| George Kotsopoulos | ... | second second assistant director |
| John Silvestri | ... | First Assistant Director: Additional Photography |
| Woodrow Travers | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Christa Brunks | ... | art department production assistant |
| Steve Cascarelli | ... | assistant property master |
| Michael Jortner | ... | property master |
| Monica Mayorga | ... | art department production assistant |
| Lucas Miller | ... | leadman |
| Jessie Leo Poole | ... | graphic artist |
| Jonathan Putzer | ... | on-set dresser |
| Gina Son | ... | foreman |
Sound Department
| James B. Appleton | ... | boom operator (as James Appleton) |
| Josh Berger | ... | dialogue editor / re-recording mixer |
| Leslie Bloome | ... | foley artist |
| Ryan Collison | ... | foley mixer |
| Ian Cymore | ... | sound effects editor (as Ian Gaffney-Rosenfeld) |
| Joanna Fang | ... | foley artist |
| Laura Heinzinger | ... | foley editor |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | adr mixer |
| Avi Laniado | ... | chief sound engineer |
| Glenfield Payne | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Michael Rivera | ... | adr recordist |
| Joel Scheuneman | ... | sound engineer |
| Tricia Schultz | ... | adr manager |
| Nick Seaman | ... | foley editor |
| Darrell R. Smith | ... | sound facility general manager |
| Thomas Varga | ... | production sound mixer |
| Kelsea Wigmore | ... | sound facility project manager |
| Ben Dotson | ... | audio description mixer (uncredited) |
| Aidan Dykes | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
| Wilson Jacoud Jr. | ... | dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
| Gideon Jensen | ... | additional sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Adrià Mateu | ... | spanish dubbing recordist (uncredited) |
| Bobby Roelofs | ... | utility sound (uncredited) |
| Jerry Stein | ... | additional sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Jon Vogl | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gunter Anderson | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Parker Chehak | ... | visual effects producer |
| Lynn Chlumecky | ... | visual effects assistant |
| Bashir Hamid | ... | compositor |
| Irene C. Park | ... | compositor (as Irene Park) |
| Lesley Robson-Foster | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Derek Gross | ... | gaffer |
| David Henri | ... | video and computer playback supervisor |
| Kevin Smyth | ... | key grip |
| Troy Sola | ... | first assistant camera |
| M. Parker Shippey | ... | shop electric (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Candice Alustiza | ... | casting associate: new york (as Candice Alustiza-Lee) |
| Melissa Braun | ... | background casting |
| Jamie Ember | ... | casting assistant |
| Sarah Konishi | ... | background casting associate |
| Grant Wilfley | ... | background casting |
| Dann Fink | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
| Bruce Winant | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amber Augone | ... | set costumer |
| Nailah Cherry | ... | set costumer |
| Ashley Lampkin-Martinez | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Monique Medley | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Monique C. Medley) |
| Sakira Wang | ... | costume coordinator (as Kira Wang) |
Location Management
| Charles Alberto IV | ... | location assistant (as Charlie Alberto IV) |
| Nicholas DeWitt | ... | assistant location manager (as Nick DeWitt) |
| Ernie Karpeles | ... | location scout |
| Danny Perry | ... | location production assistant |
| Vladimir Piverger | ... | location assistant |
| Brittany Rostron | ... | location coordinator |
| Robert T. Striem | ... | location manager (as Robert Striem) |
Music Department
| Wrust Bunny | ... | performer: original score |
| Leah Harrison | ... | music clearance |
| Season Kent | ... | music clearance |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alexandra Torterotot | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Victor Builes | ... | van driver |
| John Cremins | ... | transportation coordinator (as John Cremin) |
| Kenny Laudante | ... | van driver |
| Derek Pastures | ... | parking coordinator |
| Daniel Perry | ... | transportation unit production assistant |
| Roy Savastano | ... | prop truck driver / wardrobe truck driver |
| Rich Skvorec | ... | set decoration driver |
Additional Crew
| Colleen Bailey | ... | product placement |
| Sean Bredbenner | ... | set staff assistant |
| Johnny Callaway | ... | key set production assistant |
| Ann Caprio | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Daniel Carroll | ... | production secretary |
| Guillermo Cervantes | ... | craft service |
| Angie Lee Cobbs | ... | production coordinator |
| Matthew Giovannucci | ... | legal coordinator |
| Deborah Harpur | ... | product placement |
| Sean Hogan | ... | production accountant (as Seán Hogan) |
| Karyn Jarmer | ... | caterer |
| Claire Kenny | ... | assistant: Steven Soderbergh |
| Ashley Kravitz | ... | clearances |
| Teéa Loreál | ... | set staff assistant (as Teea Loreal) |
| Jesus E. Martinez | ... | adr loop group |
| Martijn Meerstadt | ... | collection account manager |
| Ken Meyer | ... | legal services |
| Daniel Ringle | ... | additional production assistant |
| Roger L. Rogers II | ... | staff assistant |
| Monique Shaw | ... | set staff assistant |
| Emily Suber | ... | end credits designer |
| Richi Vitandm | ... | staff assistant (as Reachiny Vitandham) |
| Gadi Wildstrom | ... | collection account manager |
| Lisa Aurora | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jamie Clevenger | ... | production coordinator: additional photography (uncredited) |
| Julia Gniadecka | ... | delivery coordinator (uncredited) |
| Harris Gurny | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Brown Bartholomew | ... | the filmmakers wish to thank |
| Larry Blake | ... | the filmmakers wish to thank |
| Harry Edwards | ... | the filmmakers wish to thank (as Dr. Harry Edwards) |
| Gregory Jacobs | ... | the filmmakers wish to thank |
| Michael Polaire | ... | the filmmakers wish to thank |
| Leon Rose | ... | the filmmakers wish to thank |
| Onaje Woodbine | ... | the filmmakers wish to thank (as Dr. Onaje Woodbine) |
Production Companies
Distributors
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- Harbor Picture Company (post-production sound services)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
- Sessions Payroll Management (extras payroll services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the midst of a pro basketball lockout, sports agent Ray Burke (André Holland) finds himself caught in the face-off between the league and the players. His career is on the line, but Ray is playing for higher stakes. With only 72 hours to pull off a daring plan, he outmaneuvers all the power-players as he uncovers a loophole that could change the game forever. The outcome raises questions of who owns the game - and who ought to. Written by Netflix |
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| Taglines | Play the Game on top of the Game See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is the second film Steven Soderbergh shot on an iPhone, following Unsane (2018). See more » |
| Goofs | When Ray and Myra are talking in Myra her office, the Iphone and its tripod used for shooting are visible in the window reflection. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | High Flyin' Bird See more » |
| Quotes |
Sam:
I know you're old school. I sent you a fax. See more » |