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The Longshots

The Longshots

The new coach has a secret weapon.

20086.41h 34m

Overview

The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

Directed by Fred Durst
Written by Nick Santora
Produced by Ice Cube, Nick Santora, Matt Alvarez
Box OfficeBudget: $23.0MRevenue: $11.8M

Top Cast

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Curtis Plummer

Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer

Jasmine

Tasha Smith

Tasha Smith

Claire Plummer

Jill Marie Jones

Jill Marie Jones

Ronnie

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

Cyrus

Matt Craven

Matt Craven

Coach Fisher

Glenn Plummer

Glenn Plummer

Winston

Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris

Reverend Pratt

Miles Chandler

Miles Chandler

Damon

Chloe Bridges

Chloe Bridges

Tammy

Themes & Keywords

sportsamerican football

About The Longshots

The Longshots is a drama, family, comedy film released in 2008 exploring themes of sports, american football. Directed by Fred Durst, it stars Ice Cube, Keke Palmer, Tasha Smith. The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

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