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The American Game (1979)

The American Game

Subtitles for: The American Game (1979)

"Before "Hoop Dreams" was..."

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.

Rate★ 9/10 (1 votes)
GenreDocumentary
Duration1h 29m
CountryUnited States of America
Release03 Apr 1979
LanguageEN
DirectorJay Freund, David Wolf
Keywordsbasketball
IMDbtt0309276 ↗
TypeMovie Released

Cast

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Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.Basketball player
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Julius Erving
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Gil Ferschtman
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Stretch Graham
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Jules Irving
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David Tawil
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Brian Walker
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