Jerry Tarkanian Movies
Blue Chips examines greed, cheating, and "winning at all costs" in the world of college basketball. Nick Nolte plays the stressed-out coach on the verge of his first losing season, who hits the road in search of new players not already signed by a bigger school. He finds three prospects: a precision Chicago shooter (Anfernee Hardaway), a giant farmboy (Matt Nover), and a talented troublemaker (Shaquille O'Neal). All three, wise to the ways of college basketball recruitment, make excessive financial and lifestyle demands before they can be persuaded to come to the school; the coach, already haunted by accusations of underhanded dealings, doesn't want to dig himself a deeper hole but has no choice. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nick Nolte, Mary McDonnell, (more)
After making a deathbed promise to his mother that he would never marry, Jack Singer (Nicolas Cage) finds that resolve challenged when his girlfriend, Betsy (Sarah Jessica Parker), begins making noise about wanting to start a family. Worried he might lose her, Jack makes the rash decision that they should fly to Las Vegas that weekend to tie the knot. Feet still cold, Jack spurns Betsy's idea to get married the moment they step off the plane, preferring to procrastinate for a few hours over a game of poker arranged by notorious gambler Tommy Korman (James Caan). Peddling the game as a get-to-know-you thrown by the hotel, Korman steadily raises the stakes on Jack until the novice is in for 65,000 dollars of the house's money on a hand he's sure he'll win -- a straight flush to the jack. When he loses the fixed hand, the flabbergasted Jack has a major problem on his hands. Korman offers an unusual solution: If Betsy, whom Korman spotted in the lobby because of her resemblance to his late wife, will spend the weekend with him, Jack's debt will be forgiven. Betsy initially refuses, considering it a ploy by Jack to postpone the wedding, but soon agrees to fly to Hawaii with Korman, in part because it will teach Jack a lesson. When she finds herself charmed by Korman's smooth and sensitive shtick, her desperate fiancé goes to incredible lengths to win her back, including jumping from a plane with a troop of skydiving Elvises. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Caan, Nicolas Cage, (more)
- 1990
The infamous Jerry Tarkanian brings his national championship experience to teach aspiring coaches and inspired players about his keys to a championship defense. The "Shark," as he is affectionately known, is most respected for his stay at the University of Nevada Las Vegas -- specifically his undefeated regular season of '91. An advocate of the up-tempo game and of strong aggressive defense, Tarkanian has notched himself the title of winningest active collegiate coach. This Allied Video release is part of the Basketball in the 90's series. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jerry Tarkanian
- 1990
The infamous Jerry Tarkanian brings his national championship experience to teach aspiring coaches and inspired players about his keys to a championship offense. The "Shark," as he is affectionately known, is most respected for his stay at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and his undefeated regular season of '91. An advocate of the up-tempo game and strong agressive defense, Tark has notched himself the title of winningest active collegiate coach. This Allied Video release is part of the Basketball in the 90's series. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jerry Tarkanian
