Faded Dreams

Jul 27, 2007

1h 15m

★ 2.0

Overview

Young basketball star Dan Milano has all the makings of a pro player -- talent, skill and determination. But as he sets out to make his dream come true, Dan learns that in the world of professional basketball, talent only gets you so far. Based on a true story, this telling drama exposes the politics and corruption that run rampant in organized sports.

Genres

Action

Drama

Production Companies

Foul Shot Productions

Drive Hard Productions

Faded Dreams Trailers

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Cast

Dan Milano

Dan Shelby

Robert Milano

Art Aroustamian

Stan Weber

Wes C. Martin

Larry Clark

Brion Rose

Marianne Milano

Retta Putignano

Julie

Janelle Dote

Ralph Mason

Chris Divecchio

Adrian 'Smoothy'

Clinton Lewis

Jessie

Vanessa Born

Todd Parker

Mark Norris

Josie Milano

Carol O'Neal

Dante Milano

Anthony W. Preston

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