The Harlem Globetrotters (1951)
They're Champs! They're Scamps!
All-American basketball player, Billy signs up with the world-famous "Harlem Globetrotters", an all-Negro professional team. Billy struggles with important life decisions and their consequences.
Director: Phil Brown, Will Jason
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: May 30, 1951
Cast
- Thomas Gomez - Coach Abe Saperstein
- Dorothy Dandridge - Ann Carpenter
- Bill Walker - Prof. Turner
- Angela Clarke - Sylvia Saperstein
- Peter M. Thompson - Martin
- Billy Brown - Billy Townsend (Globetrotter)
- Roscoe Cumberland - Roscoe - Globetrotter
- William 'Pop' Gates - 'Pop' Gates - Globetrotter
- Marques Haynes - Marques - Globetrotter
- Louis 'Babe' Pressley - 'Babe' Pressley - Globetrotter
Screenplay
- Alfred Palca (Screenplay)
- Alfred Palca (Story)
Music: Arthur Morton
Cinematography: Philip Tannura
Editing: James Sweeney
Production: Columbia Pictures, Sidney Buchman Enterprises
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, marriage, basketball team, sports injury
More Films by Director: Phil Brown, Will Jason
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Harlem Globetrotters about?
- All-American basketball player, Billy signs up with the world-famous "Harlem Globetrotters", an all-Negro professional team. Billy struggles with important life decisions and their consequences.
- Who directed The Harlem Globetrotters?
- The Harlem Globetrotters was directed by Phil Brown, Will Jason.
- Who stars in The Harlem Globetrotters?
- The Harlem Globetrotters stars Thomas Gomez, Dorothy Dandridge, Bill Walker, Angela Clarke, Peter M. Thompson, Billy Brown.
- How long is The Harlem Globetrotters?
- The Harlem Globetrotters has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Harlem Globetrotters?
- The Harlem Globetrotters is a Drama film.
- Where was The Harlem Globetrotters produced?
- The Harlem Globetrotters was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Harlem Globetrotters?
- The themes of The Harlem Globetrotters include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Olympic Spirit and Sports.