Going Big(2012)
The only thing unbreakable was his spirit.
Going Big Synopsis
Sam Bowie had a productive basketball career at Kentucky and in the NBA but was plagued by leg injuries and lofty expectations (he was drafted one spot ahead of Michael Jordan). Still, he never let his run of bad fortune deflate his spirit, eventually finding success and happiness as a horse owner in Lexington, Kentucky.
Going Big (2012) is a documentary film directed by Jon Fish, released on December 20, 2012 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Sam Bowie, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Fish
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Bollacke
- Production:
- ESPN, SEC Network Films, ESPN Films
- Status:
- Released
Going Big (2012) Trailer
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Going Big Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Sam Bowie
Sam Bowie
as Self
Charles Barkley
as Self
Hakeem Olajuwon
as Self
Patrick Ewing
as Self
John Thompson
as Self
- Kyle Macy
Kyle Macy
as Self
- Joe B. Hall
Joe B. Hall
as Self
- Ralph Sampson
Ralph Sampson
as Self
- Jack Ramsay
Jack Ramsay
as Self
Clyde Drexler
as Self
- David Stern
David Stern
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jon Fish.
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Going Big Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Going Big – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Going Big?
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The main cast of Going Big (2012) includes Sam Bowie, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and John Thompson. The film was directed by Jon Fish. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Going Big released?
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Going Big was released on December 20, 2012 and runs for 51m.
Is Going Big worth watching?
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Going Big (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Going Big?
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