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Above the Rim (1994)

Above the Rim (1994)
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A young aspiring professional basketball player must make some tough decisions in this sports melodrama. Kyle Lee is a talented basketball player in high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to follow his good-hearted coach or Birdie, the local gangster. Kyle is also feeling resentment for the security guard his mother is falling for. The coach also wants the guard to play, but due to the tragic death of a friend, the guard cannot bear the thought of playing again. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Starring:
Duane MartinLeon, (more)
Director(s):
Jeff Pollack
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Above the Rim

A young aspiring professional basketball player must make some tough decisions in this sports melodrama. Kyle Lee is a talented basketball player in high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to follow his good-hearted coach or Birdie, the local gangster. Kyle is also feeling resentment for the security guard his mother is falling for. The coach also wants the guard to play, but due to the tragic death of a friend, the guard cannot bear the thought of playing again. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
98 mins

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Director(s):
Jeff Pollack
Writer(s):
Benny MedinaBarry Michael CooperJeff Pollack
Producer(s):
Benny MedinaIrving AzoffJeff Pollack
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Zack S.

    best basketball movie i can think of

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    Matthew M.

    shows so much promise. Good ball flick, not great, but worth seeing to imagine what 2Pac could have been.

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    Santiago N.

    I remember seeing this movie in 1994 when it came out. I was a high school senior getting ready to graduate and the one performance that stood out was Tupac Shakur. It's amazing to see how much promise he had as an actor. This was probably the most realistic ball flick I've seen because I grew up playing street ball and trying to see who could catch more air on the court. You have to have grown up playing this type of basketball to fully appreciate the realism shown. Some young stars like Marlon Wayans and Wood Harris from Remember The Titans also appear.

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