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The American Game (1979)

R · 1979-04-03 · 1h 29m · EN
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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.

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Jay FreundDirecciónDavid WolfDirección

Multimedia

▶ The American Game 1979 (Filmed in 1976)

Reparto principal

Reparto y equipo completo →
Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.Basketball playerJulius ErvingJulius ErvingGil FerschtmanGil FerschtmanStretch GrahamStretch GrahamJules IrvingJules IrvingDavid TawilDavid TawilBrian WalkerBrian Walker

Palabras clave

Basketball

Movie DNA

Afinidad de géneroDocumentalRitmoCortaPreferencia de dirección713450 · 204678Preferencia de reparto66923 · 176680 · 715854Preferencia de paísUsPreferencia de década1970

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Frequently asked questions about The American Game

What is The American Game about?

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.

How long is The American Game?

The American Game has a runtime of 89 minutes.