CinemaOSMovie · 1979 · 1h 29m · R

The American Game

Before "Hoop Dreams" was...

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

Documentary film contrasting the experiences of two high-school seniors, basketball players from remarkably different backgrounds. Brian Walker is taken from his close-knit Indiana family, living in a small town. In contrast, Stretch Graham has practically no family support, and looks to his Brooklyn team and his warm-hearted coach for support. Both are actively being recruited by colleges.

Directed byJay Freund, David Wolf

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
EN
Released
April 3, 1979
Studios
World Northal Corporation

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring

Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.

Basketball player

Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Gil Ferschtman

Stretch Graham

Jules Irving

David Tawil

Brian Walker

Creative team
Directed by
Jay Freund
David Wolf
Produced by
Anthony Jones

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