The Air Up There(1994)
Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame.
The Air Up There Synopsis
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.
The Air Up There (1994) is a family and comedy film directed by Paul Michael Glaser, released on January 7, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez and Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 172 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Writers:
- Max Apple
- Producers:
- Robert W. Cort, Rosalie Swedlin, Ted Field
- Cinematographer:
- Dick Pope
- Composer:
- David Newman
- Production:
- NBB Unit One Film Partners, Hollywood Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown, Longview Entertainment
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $21,011,500
- Status:
- Released
The Air Up There (1994) Trailer
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The Air Up There Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Bacon
as Jimmy Dolan
- Charles Gitonga Maina
Charles Gitonga Maina
as Saleh
Yolanda Vazquez
as Sister Susan
- Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole
as Nyaga
Sean McCann
as Ray Fox
Dennis Patrick
as Father O'Hara
- Ilo Mutombo
Ilo Mutombo
as Mifundo
- Nigel Miguel
Nigel Miguel
as Halawi
Eric Menyuk
as Mark Collins
- Keith Gibbs
Keith Gibbs
as Buddy Wilson
- Miriam Owiti
Miriam Owiti
as Beisa
John Matshikiza
as Mingori Mining Company Clerk
Key crew
Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, written by Max Apple, produced by Robert W. Cort, Rosalie Swedlin and Ted Field.
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The Air Up There Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 172 ratings.
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The Air Up There – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Air Up There online?
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The Air Up There (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Air Up There?
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The main cast of The Air Up There (1994) includes Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole and Sean McCann. The film was directed by Paul Michael Glaser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Air Up There released?
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The Air Up There was released on January 7, 1994 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Air Up There worth watching?
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The Air Up There (1994) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 172 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Air Up There?
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