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19791h 29m9.0(1)

The American Game

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Documentary
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1979-04-03
1h 29m
English
Released
World Northal Corporation

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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.

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About The American Game

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. Running 89 minutes.

The American Game Cast and Characters

The cast features Nathaniel Bellamy Jr. (as Basketball player), Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman, Stretch Graham, and Jules Irving. Their performances are a major reason The American Game has built such a passionate audience.

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The American Game runs for 89 minutes (about 1.5 hour).

Is The American Game good? What's the rating?

The American Game holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The American Game?

The main cast includes Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman, and Stretch Graham, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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The American Game was released in 1979.

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What is The American Game about?

The American Game is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was The American Game released?

The American Game was released on April 3, 1979. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. The film was produced by World Northal Corporation.

Who stars in The American Game?

The American Game stars Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman and Stretch Graham. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The American Game available in HD?

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