Blue Chips

Feb 18, 1994

1h 48m

★ 6.1

Victory doesn't come cheap.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Pete

Nick Nolte

Neon

Shaquille O'Neal

Jenny

Mary McDonnell

Ed O'Neill

Happy

J. T. Walsh

Lavada McRae

Alfre Woodard

Butch

Penny Hardaway

Ricky

Matt Nover

Marty

Robert Wuhl

Vic

Bob Cousy

Slick

Cylk Cozart

Tony

Anthony C. Hall

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