The Air Up There (1994)

Directed by:
Paul Michael Glaser

Written by:
Max Apple

Plot:
An assistant coach and onetime college star, whose headstrong personal style has threatened his rise to head coach, spots a teenage basketball sensation on a videotape sent back from one of the college's religious missions in Africa. Hoping to advance his own career in the process, he quickly sets out to recruit the 6-foot-10 player for his lackluster team.

Genres: Comedy / Family / Sport
Countries: United States
Languages: English
Runtime: 107

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Cast:

Kevin Bacon... Jimmy Dolan

Sean McCann... Ray Fox

Winston Ntshona... Urudu

Nigel Miguel... Halawi

Keith Gibbs Oliver... Buddy Wilson

Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole... Nyaga

Dennis Patrick... Father O'Hara

John Matshikiza... Mingori Mining Company Clerk

Yolanda Vazquez... Sister Susan

Miriam Owiti... Beisa

Lincoln M. Letsoalo... Referee

George Owino Odhiambo... Mingori Team