Blue Chips(1994)
Victory doesn't come cheap.
Blue Chips Synopsis
Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.
Blue Chips (1994) is a drama film directed by William Friedkin, released on February 18, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, Mary McDonnell and Ed O'Neill. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 217 ratings.
- Director:
- William Friedkin
- Writers:
- Ron Shelton
- Producers:
- Michele Rappaport
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Priestley Jr.
- Composer:
- Jeff Beck
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $26,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Blue Chips (1994) Trailer
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Blue Chips Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Pete
Shaquille O'Neal
as Neon
Mary McDonnell
as Jenny
Ed O'Neill
as Ed
J.T. Walsh
as Happy
Alfre Woodard
as Lavada McRae
Penny Hardaway
as Butch
- Matt Nover
Matt Nover
as Ricky
Robert Wuhl
as Marty
Bob Cousy
as Vic
Cylk Cozart
as Slick
Anthony C. Hall
as Tony
Key crew
Directed by William Friedkin, written by Ron Shelton, produced by Michele Rappaport.
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Blue Chips Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 217 ratings.
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Blue Chips – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blue Chips online?
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Blue Chips (1994) is available to stream on MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blue Chips?
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The main cast of Blue Chips (1994) includes Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, Mary McDonnell, Ed O'Neill and J.T. Walsh. The film was directed by William Friedkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blue Chips released?
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Blue Chips was released on February 18, 1994 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Blue Chips worth watching?
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Blue Chips (1994) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 217 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blue Chips?
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Yes. The official Blue Chips trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.