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Above the Rim

Above the Rim

Some games you play. Some games play you.

19947.01h 36m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jeff Pollack
Written by Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina, Barry Michael Cooper
Produced by Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina
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Top Cast

Duane Martin

Duane Martin

Kyle Lee Watson

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Birdie

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

Flip

Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans

Bugaloo

Leon

Leon

Shep

Wood Harris

Wood Harris

Motaw

Michael Rispoli

Michael Rispoli

Richie

David Bailey

David Bailey

Rollins

Tonya Pinkins

Tonya Pinkins

Mailika

Byron Minns

Byron Minns

Monroe

Themes & Keywords

sports

About Above the Rim

Above the Rim is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1994 exploring themes of sports. Directed by Jeff Pollack, it stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Bernie Mac. 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.

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