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White Men Can't Jump

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In the bustling backdrop of Los Angeles, two men from very different worlds cross paths on a street basketball court. Billy, a cunning towel salesman and basketball enthusiast, is an easy target in the tumultuous streetball games, but not for the reasons you might think. Despite his fair skin, he faces mistrust and prejudice from his community, which makes him yearn for more than just a little fun. On the other hand, Sidney is a talented African American player striving to get ahead in a world that frequently shuts doors on him.

A drama woven with gambling and friendships unfolds when these two men decide to join forces to capitalize on the rise of urban basketball and make a bit of money along the way. From brawls and competitions to laughter and life lessons, the duo deals with their own insecurities and differences while challenging stereotypes and confronting a system that often turns its back on them.

With a dynamic pace and sharp dialogue, the film not only explores the passion for basketball but also delves into the challenges of identity and friendship in a city marked by diversity. Amidst swished shots and masterful plays, a celebration of urban culture and a reflection on the expectations society places on each individual are unleashed.

Media type
Movie
Year
1992
Director
Ron Shelton
Writer
Ron Shelton
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.80
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
75.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
65.00
Actors
Wesley Snipes
Woody Harrelson
Rosie Perez
Tyra Ferrell
Cylk Cozart
Kadeem Hardison
Ernest Harden Jr.
John Marshall Jones
Marques Johnson
David Roberson
Kevin Benton
Nigel Miguel
Duane Martin
Bill Henderson
Sonny Craver
Jon Hendricks
Eloy Casados
Frank Rossi
Alex Trebek
Reggie Leon
Sarah Stavrou
Reynaldo Rey
Lanei Chapman
Irene Nettles
Torri Whitehead
Lisa McDowell
Dion B. Vines
David Maxwell
Bill Caplan
Richard James Baker
Amy Golden
Jeanette Srubar
Zandra Hill
Fred P. Gregory
Carl E. Hodge
Ruben Martinez
Gary Lazer
Donna Howell
Don Fullilove
Johnny Gilbert
Leonard A. Oakland
Allan Malamud
John Charles Sheehan
Gregg Daniel
Carl A. McGee
Chick Hearn
Stu Lantz
Ronald Beals
Joe Metcalf
Mahcoe Moore
Mark Hill
Eric Kizzie
Chalmer Maddox
Leroy Michaux
Joseph Duffy
Pete Duffy
Gary Moeller
Daniel Porto
Lester Hawkins
Jeffrey Todd
Gender
Comedy
Drama
Country
United States
Producers
Don Miller
David V. Lester
Streaming
Disney Plus
Original title
White Men Can't Jump
Duration
115
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