

Sunset Park
1996-04-26 · 99 min · ★ 6.5
A white teacher takes over a talented, but undisciplined Black high school basketball team and turns them into winners.
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Production details
- Directors
- Steve Gomer
- Production companies
- Jersey Films, TriStar Pictures, Daniel L. Paulson Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 10,163,782
Top Cast
Rhea PerlmanPhyllis Saroka
Fredro StarrShorty
Carol KaneMona
Terrence HowardSpaceman
Camille SaviolaBarbara
De'Aundre BondsBusy-Bee
Talent HarrisButter
Anthony C. HallAndre
Antwon TannerDrano
Shawn Michael HowardKurt
Guy TorryBoo Man
John ApreaDominic
John VargasMr. Santiago
Rhonda Stubbins WhiteCarla
Hattie WinstonJudge MeyerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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