Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of above the rim with exclusive news. When you watch the opening credits to the above the rim movie, you can only hear 20 or 30 seconds of this song and then the film starts. The soundtrack above the rim is an example of how all soundtracks should sound. But above the rim is very good too, what lacked in above the rim was the rawness. Im sure everyone who saw that movie wanted to hear more of that great song and were royally pissed to discover that pain is not on the official above the rim motion picture soundtrack.
This is the editedfortv version of above the rim that i recorded off tbs back in the day on vhs. If you enjoyed this movie i suggest buying the movie fresh from and check it out. With duane martin, tupac shakur, leon, david bailey. The only good thing i can think of to say about this movie is.
Above the rim is an excellent hoodbasketball film that is very strangely. Some games play you story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The rest of the cast is aces as well, especially a terrific and unexpected performance from marlon wayans. Jun 22, 2011 this is the editedfortv version of above the rim that i recorded off tbs back in the day on vhs. The screenplay was written by pollack and barry michael cooper, from a story by pollack and benny. Brubaker benny medina jeff pollack written by story.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Above the rim is a 1994 american drama directed by jeff pollack. Tupac was good in this film as usual but i just hated above the rim. Coming at the end of a fullcourt press of basketball movies, above the rim has the distinction of being in many ways the most interesting, yet also the most hackneyed. Listen to your favorite songs from above the rim explicit by soundtrackcast album now. In new york city, where thousands of teenagers compete for a very few chances to play professional basketballand the fame and money that come with themone talented young man must choose between a scholarship to college and immediate wealth in this drama set on the urban asphalt basketball courts of harlem. Above the rim intro credits with clean censored version of pain. Above the rim kyle watson snaps full scene duration.
This intro uses the official clean version of pain, that was only pressed on the clean cassette. Above the rim, belly, paid in full, and this film are hood classics. It was shot on location in harlem, and especially at ruckers playground, a legendary court where, in the 1970s, visiting stars like wilt chamberlain and julius erving would drop by to play with the local heroes. Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard. Check out above the rim explicit by soundtrackcast album on amazon music. Above the rim is an excellent hoodbasketball film that is very strangely obscure along with another excellent tupac film juice. Above the rim the soundtrack is the official soundtrack to the 1994 film of the same name. One of them is a drug dealer, and the other is a former basketball star who is leading a modest but lawabiding life. Even the slow parts however couldnt stop me from rating this a 5 out of 5. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. If you want to answer the questions, who starred in the movie above the rim. Watch above the rim starring duane martin in this drama on directv. Above the rim is a 1994 american sports film cowritten and directed by jeff pollack in his directorial debut.
Above the rim intro credits with clean censored version of. Watch above the rim movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Above the rim 1994 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Above the rim is about the city game of basketball, played on asphalt in a rough, physical style, where the rewards are status and glory in the neighborhood. I enjoy basketball and for those of you who are a huge fan of the sport or watching ghetto movies. For the unrelated song by bell biv devoe, see above the rim song. Kyle finds out that that security guard has game and he has a lot to learn. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
A formula script, but a mobile camera, pulsing rap soundtrack and a game cast whip. Watch above the rim online stream full movie directv. In this drama, a young basketball star in nyc must choose which of two influential people in his life will set the tone for his future. The soundtrack, released by death row and interscope records on march 22, 1994, was executive produced by suge knight. Download above the rim movie online full download online. For the soundtrack to the film, see above the rim soundtrack. Marlon wayans and duane martin in above the rim 1994 tupac shakur and. Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a. Episode 2 offers a fun but forgettable filler mission.
Aug 04, 2009 faith evans exposed for her lies about 2pac. The film stars duane martin, tupac shakur, leon robinson, marlon wayans and wood harris. The screenplay was written by barry michael cooper, adapted from a story by benny medina. Go to the video store and rent,you will like this movie so much that you would want to.
Jul 08, 2014 a hot prospect threatens his college career by playing in a high stakes street basketball tournament. This list contains actors like tupac shakur and bernie mac. Fresh is alot better and probably the greatest movie i have ever seen. Story of kylelee watson, a promising high school basketball star, and his relationships with birdie, a powerful drug dealer, and birdies brother, thomas shep sheppard, himself once a promising high school star at kyles school, now employed as a security guard. Tupac gives outstanding performances in both films and shows what a great film actor he was. Above the rim 1994 directed by jeff pollack produced by james d. Coming at the end of a full court press of basketball movies, above the rim has the distinction of being in many ways the most interesting, yet also the most hackneyed.
Jeff pollack story, benny medina story 2 more credits. Starring duane martin, tupac shakur and marlon wayans. Above the rim explicit by soundtrackcast album on amazon. Jeff pollack benny medina,screenplay barry michael cooper jeff pollack.
Chris hemsworth murders lots of people and thats it, thats the movie. Go to the video store and rent,you will like this movie so much that you would want to see it over and over again. Above the rim 1994 cast and crew a highschool basketball star duane martin is torn by loyalties to a drug dealer tupac shakur and an explayer leon. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dre into the studio to produce a full length album. The story line was great and so was his peformence. Warren g ft nate dogg regulate with lyrics duration.
Various artists above the rim the soundtrack lyrics and. Six tapes were released for the soundtracks promotion. A highschool basketball star duane martin is torn by loyalties to a drug dealer tupac shakur and an explayer leon. A hot prospect threatens his college career by playing in a high stakes street basketball tournament. The soundtrack, released by death row and interscope records on march 22, 1994, was executive produced by. Watch above the rim full movie online video dailymotion. Above the rim is a 1994 american sports film cowritten, storied and directed by jeff pollack in his directorial debut. In the movies first scene shepard and nutso are playing ball on a rooftop with a. Read about 2pac pain above the rim soundtrack by 2pac and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. A movie with a lot of heart that deserves more credit than it receives. Above the rim has its formulaic elements, but it has been vigorously.
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