Above the Rim (1994)

"Some games you play. Some games play you."

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69

Above the Rim

R 1 hr 36 minMar 23rd, 1994Crime, Drama

Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.

StarringDuane MartinTupac ShakurBernie Mac

DirectorJeff Pollack

WritersJeff PollackBarry Michael CooperBenny Medina

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as Kyle Lee Watson

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 23rd, 1994 - Buy Tickets

On DVD & Blu-ray:January 14th, 2003 - Buy DVD

Original Language:English

Executive Producers:James D. Brubaker

Production Companies:New Line Cinema

Above the Rim on the Web:Official Website

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