Blue Chips

Blue Chips

6.1IMDb Score
Released:1994-02-18
Genre:Drama
Duration:108 min
Director:William Friedkin
Actors:Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, Mary McDonnell, Ed O'Neill, J.T. Walsh
Production:Paramount Pictures

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.

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