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Blue Chips (1994)
Director: William Friedkin
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
This hard-hitting college basketball drama (unreleased in UK cinemas) marks a notable return to form for William Friedkin. The movie has parallels with the documentary Hoop Dreams: both use the fate of promising young players to criticise capitalist structures. Heading an exceptionally strong cast, Nolte is magnificent as the team coach Pete Bell: a wounded, angry bear of a man. He loves the game, but under pressure from the college authorities to produce a winning team, he's tempted to bend the rules, to bribe three youngsters to sign for Western Uni. The pithy script is by Ron (White Men Can't Jump) Shelton, and Friedkin gets in so close to the games you feel on court yourself. Highly recommended.Author: TCh
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- Gary Twigger said...
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Posted on May 15 2009 10:15
This is one of the all time best basketball films.
It really shows you how the dark side of college basketball is run.
Watch this ASAP - Report as inappropriate
Cast & crew
Director: William Friedkin
Producer: Michelle Rappaport
Cast: Nick Nolte, Mary McDonnell, JT Walsh, Shaquille O'Neal, Alfre Woodard, Ed O'Neill, Bob Cousy, Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway, Matt Nover, Larry Bird, Lou Gossett Jr full cast
Duration: 101 mins
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