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1994 Movie United States Drama, Sport 108 min Ages 13+

By: William Friedkin With: Alfre Woodard, Mary McDonnell, J.T. Walsh, Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.

Filmium rating

63%

Mood

Dramatic

Guilt-Ridden

Moral Dilemma

Reflective

Serious

Tense

Cast & Crew

William Friedkin

Ron Shelton

Alfre Woodard

Ed O'Neill

Shaquille O'Neal

J.T. Walsh

Penny Hardaway

Mary McDonnell

Nick Nolte

Anfernee Hardaway

Bob Knight

Larry Bird

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused

Documentary-Style

Realistic Portrayal

Pace

Deliberate

Measured

Thoughtful

Style

Deliberate

Documentary-Style

Realistic

Time-Period

1990S

Central Conflict

Coaching Ethics

Guilt And Redemption

Scandal Of Illegal Payments

Characters

Basketball Stars

College Coach

Star Players

Ending

Coach'S Resignation

Moral Victory

Redemption

Historical Context

1990S College Basketball

Ncaa Scandal

Key Plot Points

Confession

Resignation

Scandal Revelation

Plot

College Basketball Scandal

Corruption

Ethical Conflict

Moral Corruption

Player Recruitment

Redemption

Setting

College Basketball

Los Angeles

Sports Arena

Western University

Shooting Location

Chicago

Indiana

Los Angeles

New Orleans

Theme

Corruption

Ethics

Ethics In Sports

Moral Integrity

Redemption

Genre

Biographical

Ethical Thriller

Sports Drama

Audiences

Adults

College Basketball Enthusiasts

Drama Enthusiasts

Sports Fans

Titles

Blue Chips

Awards

Razzie Nomination

Box Office Success

$23 Million Us/Canada

Moderate Success

Critical Reception

Criticized For Realism

Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Ranked On Basketball Movies List

Ratings

39% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Box Office Moderate

Box Office Performance

Critical Reception

Criticized For Realism

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

Usa

Release Year

1994

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