5.4 Score

1994 • 1h 48min • PG-13 • Drama

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"Victory doesn't come cheap."

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.

IMDb 6.3

RT 41%

MC 54

Director

William Friedkin

Writer

Ron Shelton

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Nick Nolte

Pete

Shaquille O'Neal

Neon

Mary McDonnell

Jenny

Ed O'Neill

J. T. Walsh

Happy

Alfre Woodard

Lavada McRae

Penny Hardaway

Butch

Matt Nover

Ricky

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Nick Nolte Pete

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Ed O'Neill Ed

J. T. Walsh Happy

Alfre Woodard Lavada McRae

Penny Hardaway Butch

Matt Nover Ricky

Robert Wuhl Marty

Bob Cousy Vic

Cylk Cozart Slick

Anthony C. Hall Tony

Kevin Benton Jack

Bill Cross Freddie

Marques Johnson Mel

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