The American Game poster

The American Game(1979)

Before "Hoop Dreams" was...

  • Documentary

Overview

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.

Status:Released
Release Date:Apr 3, 1979
Runtime: 1h 29m

Director:

Jay Freund,David Wolf

Top Cast

Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.

Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.

Basketball player

Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Gil Ferschtman

Gil Ferschtman

Stretch Graham

Stretch Graham

Jules Irving

Jules Irving

David Tawil

David Tawil

Brian Walker

Brian Walker

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