The American Game(1979)
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The American Game Synopsis
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.
The American Game (1979) is a documentary film directed by Jay Freund, released on April 3, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman and Stretch Graham. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jay Freund
- Producers:
- Anthony Jones
- Production:
- World Northal Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The American Game Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.
Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.
as Basketball player
Julius Erving
- Gil Ferschtman
Gil Ferschtman
- Stretch Graham
Stretch Graham
- Jules Irving
Jules Irving
- David Tawil
David Tawil
- Brian Walker
Brian Walker
Key crew
Directed by Jay Freund, produced by Anthony Jones.
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The American Game Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The American Game – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American Game online?
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Who stars in The American Game?
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The main cast of The American Game (1979) includes Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman, Stretch Graham and Jules Irving. The film was directed by Jay Freund. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American Game released?
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The American Game was released on April 3, 1979 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The American Game worth watching?
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The American Game (1979) holds an average rating of 9.0 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.