The American Game (1979)

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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.

Director: David Wolf, Jay Freund
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Jeffrey Kaufman
Production: World Northal Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

basketball

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The American Game about?
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.
Who directed The American Game?
The American Game was directed by David Wolf, Jay Freund.
Who stars in The American Game?
The American Game stars Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman, Stretch Graham, Jules Irving, David Tawil.
How long is The American Game?
The American Game has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The American Game?
The American Game is a Documentary film.
Where was The American Game produced?
The American Game was produced in United States of America.