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
- Starring:
- Duane Martin, Leon, (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
Complete Cast of Above the Rim
- Duane Martin - Kyle-Lee
- Tupac Shakur - Birdie
- Tonya Pinkins - Mailika
- Bernie Mac - Flip
- Frank Martin - Will
- Darien Berry - Younger Player
- Michael Rispoli - Richie
- Robert Harvey - Official
- Leon - Shep
- David Bailey - Rollins
- Marlon Wayans - Bugaloo
- Byron Minns - Monroe
- Wood Harris
- James Williams - Speedy
- Anthony Hargraves - Referee
- Director(s):
- Jeff Pollack
- Writer(s):
- Benny Medina, Barry Michael Cooper, Jeff Pollack
- Producer(s):
- Irving Azoff, Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children)
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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