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61% Critic Match
Blue Chips
“Victory doesn't come cheap.”
6.1 / 10• 1994• 1h 48m•PG-13• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Nick Nolte
Pete
Lead
Shaquille O'Neal
Neon
Mary McDonnell
Jenny
Ed O'Neill
Ed
J.T. Walsh
Happy
Alfre Woodard
Lavada McRae
Penny Hardaway
Butch
MN
Matt Nover
Ricky
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. William Friedkin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Blue Chips is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
