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'''''Above the Rim''''' is a 1994 [[drama film]] directed by Jeff Pollack. The screenplay was written by Pollack and journalist-turned-screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper (writer of ''[[New Jack City]]''), from a story by Pollack and [[Benny Medina]]. |
'''''Above the Rim''''' is a 1994 [[drama film]] directed by Jeff Pollack. The screenplay was written by Pollack and journalist-turned-screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper (writer of ''[[New Jack City]]''), from a story by Pollack and [[Benny Medina]]. |
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Starring [[Duane Martin]], [[Leon Robinson]], [[Tupac Shakur]] and [[Marlon Wayans]], the film tells the story of a promising [[New York City]] high school basketball star and his relationships with two people; one a [[drug dealer]] and the other a basketball star now employed as a security guard at his former high school. The movie was shot |
Starring [[Duane Martin]], [[Leon Robinson]], [[Tupac Shakur]] and [[Marlon Wayans]], the film tells the story of a promising [[New York City]] high school basketball star and his relationships with two people; one a [[drug dealer]] and the other a basketball star now employed as a security guard at his former high school. The movie was shot in harlem. |
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==Plot== |
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Revision as of 06:24, 2 September 2010
| Above the Rim | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jeff Pollack |
| Written by | Story: Jeff Pollack Benny Medina Screenplay Barry Michael Cooper Jeff Pollack |
| Produced by | James D. Brubaker Benny Medina Jeff Pollack |
| Starring | Duane Martin Leon Robinson Tupac Shakur Bernie Mac Tonya Pinkins David Bailey Marlon Wayans |
| Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
Release date | March 23, 1994 |
Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6,500,000 |
| Box office | $16,192,320[1] |
Above the Rim is a 1994 drama film directed by Jeff Pollack. The screenplay was written by Pollack and journalist-turned-screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper (writer of New Jack City), from a story by Pollack and Benny Medina.
Starring Duane Martin, Leon Robinson, Tupac Shakur and Marlon Wayans, the film tells the story of a promising New York City high school basketball star and his relationships with two people; one a drug dealer and the other a basketball star now employed as a security guard at his former high school. The movie was shot in harlem.
Plot
A young athlete aspiring to become a professional basketball player must make some tough decisions in this sports melodrama.
Kyle Lee Watson (Duane Martin) is a talented basketball player who is about to graduate from high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown University he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to play for and follow his good-hearted basketball coach or Birdie (Tupac Shakur), a local thug in the neighborhood. Kyle is also feeling resentment towards a security guard named Shepherd, or Shep, (Leon Robinson) because his mother is falling in love with him.
Coincidentally, Kyle's coach also wants Shep to play on his team since Shep was previously a star basketball player himself. It is later revealed to Kyle that Shep is Birdie's older brother. Due to the death of a friend, Nutso, Shep cannot bear the thought of playing again.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Duane Martin | Kyle-Lee |
| Leon Robinson | Shep |
| Tupac Shakur | Birdie |
| Bernie Mac | Flip Johnson |
| David Bailey | Rollins |
| Tonya Pinkins | Mailika |
| Wood Harris | Motaw |
| Marlon Wayans | Bugaloo |
| Shawn Michael Howard | Bobby |
| Henry Simmons | Starnes |
| Michael Rispoli | Richie |
| Byron Minns | Montrose |
| Bill Rafferty | Himself |
| James Williams | Speedy |
| John Thompson | Himself |
Soundtrack
- "Anything" - SWV (Produced by Brian Morgan)
- Samples "Get up and Dance" by Freedom
- "Old Time's Sake" - Sweet Sable (Produced by Nikke Nikole)
- Samples "Intimate Friends" by Eddie Kendricks
- "Part time lover" - H-Town (Produced by Devante Swing)
- "Big Pimpin" - Tha Dogg Pound feat. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Big Pimpin' Delemond (Produced by Dat Nigga Daz)
- "Don't mean to turn you on" - 2nd II None (Produced by 2nd II None, DJ Quik)
- "Samples "I Don't Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oopps)" by the Gap Band
- "Doggy style" - DJ Rogers (Produced by Suamana Brown)
- "Regulate" - Warren G. featuring Nate Dogg (Produced by Warren G)
- Samples "Sign of the Times" by Bob James and "I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald
- "Pour Out a Little Liquor" - 2Pac & Thug Life (Produced by Johnny J)
- Samples "Cry Together" by the O'Jays
- "Gonna Give it to ya" - Jewell Featuring Aaron Hall (Produced by Paisley)
- "Afro Puffs" - Lady of Rage featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg (Produced by Dr. Dre)
- Samples "Love that will not Die" (Intro) & "Superman Lover" (Intro), both by Johnny "Guitar" Watson
- "Just so Ya No" - CPO Featuring Boss hogg (Produced by Tony Green)
- Samples "Tonight's the Night" by Raydio
- "Hoochies need love too" - Paradise (Produced by S "Bright Eyes" Riley, Suamana Brown)
- Samples "Groove with You" by the Isley Brothers
- "I'm still in Love with You" - Al B. Sure! (Produced by Al B. Sure!)
- Remake of "I'm still in Love with You" by Al Green and Willie Mitchell
- "Crack'em" - O.F.T.B. (Produced by DJ Quik, O.F.T.B., T.K.O.)
- Samples "Playing Your Game Baby" by Barry White
- "U Bring Da Dog Out" - Rhythm & Knowledge (Produced by Sean "Barney" Thomas)
- "Blowed Away" - B-Rezell (Produced by Devante Swing and Timbaland)
- "It's Not Deep Enough"- Jewell (Produced by Mr. Dalvin)
- Samples "Wind Parade" by Donald Byrd
- "Dogg Pound 4 Life" - Tha Dogg Pound feat. Snoop Dogg (Produced by Dat Nigga Daz)
- "Pain" - 2pac feat. Stretch (Produced by Reginald Heard - only available on the cassette version)
- Samples "Living Inside Your Love" by Earl Klugh
- "Loyal to the Game" - 2Pac feat. Treach and Riddler (Produced by Stretch - only available on the cassette version)
- Samples "Sparkle" by Cameo
- "Mi Monie Rite" by Lord G (Produced by Tony Green - only available on the cassette version)
Reception
Box office
The film was released on March 23, 1994, grossing $3,738,800 on opening weeked. At the end of its theatrical run, it had grossed a total of $16,192,320.
Awards
Critical
Variety said "A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws, which should conspire to prevent any high flying at the box office."[2]