Blue Chips (1994) 6.0
A college basketball coach is forced to break the rules in order to get the players he needs to stay competitive. Director:William FriedkinWriter:Ron Shelton |
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Blue Chips (1994) 6.0
A college basketball coach is forced to break the rules in order to get the players he needs to stay competitive. Director:William FriedkinWriter:Ron Shelton |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Nick Nolte | ... |
Pete Bell
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Mary McDonnell | ... |
Jenny Bell
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J.T. Walsh | ... |
Happy
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Ed O'Neill | ... |
Ed
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Alfre Woodard | ... |
Lavada McRae
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Bob Cousy | ... |
Vic
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Shaquille O'Neal | ... | ||
Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway | ... |
Butch McRae
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Matt Nover | ... |
Ricky Roe
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Cylk Cozart | ... |
Slick
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Anthony C. Hall | ... |
Tony
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Kevin Benton | ... |
Jack
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Bill Cross | ... |
Freddie
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Marques Johnson | ... |
Mel
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Robert Wuhl | ... |
Marty
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Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around. Written by Rob Hartill
I think this film is very underrated! Nick Nolte gives a perfect performance as coach Pete Bell who can't decide between the legal and the illegal way to get some excellent players to make his team better. Finally success will be more important than his own honor and he chooses the wrong way when accepts the help of Happy. This movie shows the inner changes of Pete Bell (with his weakness)and problems that coaches have to face when they try to be honest. I liked the play of Penny Hardaway and Shaq O' Neal in spite of that they don't give an unforgettable performance. 'Blue Chips' is a very exciting basketball movie with Nolte's lovable character!