Semi-Pro (2008)
Putting the funk into the dunk.
Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team in the league. In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the NBA plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the end of the season. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. If the Tropics want to make it to the NBA, Jackie Moon must rally his team and start winning.
Director: Kent Alterman
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: February 28, 2008
Cast
- Will Ferrell - Jackie Moon
- Woody Harrelson - Monix
- André 3000 - Clarence
- Maura Tierney - Lynn
- Andy Daly - Dick Pepperfield
- Will Arnett - Lou Redwood
- Andy Richter - Bobby Dee
- Rob Corddry - Kyle
- Matt Walsh - Father Pat the Ref
- Tim Meadows - Cornelius Banks
Screenplay
Music: Theodore Shapiro
Cinematography: Shane Hurlbut
Editing: Peter Teschner, Debra Neil-Fisher
Production: New Line Cinema, Mosaic Media Group, The Donners' Company, Road Rebel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $55M
Box Office: $34M
Original Language: en
Keywords
michigan, sports, 1970s, basketball, flint michigan, national basketball association (nba), merger, trade, garbage can, canon, ramp, championship, dead parent
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Semi-Pro about?
- Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team in the league. In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the NBA plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the end of the season. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. If the Tropics want to make it to the NBA, Jackie Moon must rally his team and start winning.
- Who directed Semi-Pro?
- Semi-Pro was directed by Kent Alterman.
- Who stars in Semi-Pro?
- Semi-Pro stars Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André 3000, Maura Tierney, Andy Daly, Will Arnett.
- How long is Semi-Pro?
- Semi-Pro has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Semi-Pro?
- Semi-Pro is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Semi-Pro?
- Semi-Pro had a budget of $55M.
- How much did Semi-Pro gross?
- Semi-Pro grossed $34M worldwide.
- Where was Semi-Pro produced?
- Semi-Pro was produced in United States of America.