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Sunset Park

1996-04-26 · 99 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

A white teacher takes over a talented, but undisciplined Black high school basketball team and turns them into winners.

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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 PerlmanRhea PerlmanPhyllis Saroka
Fredro StarrFredro StarrShorty
Carol KaneCarol KaneMona
Terrence HowardTerrence HowardSpaceman
Camille SaviolaCamille SaviolaBarbara
De'Aundre BondsDe'Aundre BondsBusy-Bee
Talent HarrisTalent HarrisButter
Anthony C. HallAnthony C. HallAndre
Antwon TannerAntwon TannerDrano
Shawn Michael HowardShawn Michael HowardKurt
Guy TorryGuy TorryBoo Man
Scott BurkholderMorris Bernstein
John ApreaJohn ApreaDominic
John VargasJohn VargasMr. Santiago
Rhonda Stubbins WhiteRhonda Stubbins WhiteCarla
Steffen FosterWashington Heights Coach
Hattie WinstonHattie WinstonJudge Meyer
Curtis McGeeReferee
Tim HutchinsonReferee
Charles E. ThompsonReferee

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