Two street basketball hustlers try to con each other, then team up for a bigger score.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it could cut a net clean off.
Acting
Harrellson and Snipes' chemistry is basically alchemy.
Direction
Shelton actually played pro ball — the hustle feels real.
Director
Ron Shelton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Wesley Snipes actually played pro-level basketball and did most of his own court scenes. Woody Harrelson? Not so much — they used camera angles and a double for anything above the rim.
This film basically invented the 'white guy surprises Black players' sports movie trope that Space Jam and others would milk for decades. The 2023 remake? Let's not talk about it.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
US
