Passing Glory(1999)
Passing Glory Synopsis
A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.
Passing Glory (1999) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Steve James, released on February 21, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee and Bill Nunn. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve James
- Writers:
- Harold Sylvester
- Producers:
- Gordon Wolf
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Butler
- Production:
- Magic Johnson Entertainment, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment, Rosemont Productions International, Turner Network Television
- Status:
- Released
Passing Glory (1999) Trailer
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Passing Glory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andre Braugher
as Father Joseph Verrett
Rip Torn
as Father Robert Grant
Ruby Dee
as Mommit Porter
Bill Nunn
as Howard Porter
Kyle Massey
as Principal / Dancer
Damien Dante Wayans
as Snow Lurcher
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Key crew
Directed by Steve James, written by Harold Sylvester, produced by Gordon Wolf.
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Passing Glory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Passing Glory – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Passing Glory online?
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Passing Glory (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Passing Glory?
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The main cast of Passing Glory (1999) includes Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn and Kyle Massey. The film was directed by Steve James. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Passing Glory released?
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Passing Glory was released on February 21, 1999 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Passing Glory worth watching?
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Passing Glory (1999) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Passing Glory?
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Yes. The official Passing Glory trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.