The American Game

Name: The American Game
Released: 1979-04-03
Rating: 9

9.0/10 (1)

·1979· 89 min

Director: Jay Freund

"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.

Cast

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Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.

Basketball player

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

In brief

The American Game (1979) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 29min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The American Game?

The American Game runs 89 minutes (1h 29min).

What rating does The American Game have?

The American Game has an average rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The American Game from?

The American Game was released in 1979.