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IMDb rating 6.8
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Critic Owen Gleiberman

The basketball scenes are exciting, withlots of jazzy cutting and slow-mo; it's a thrill to see the actors dotheir own behind-the-back passes.

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Cast & Crew

Ron Shelton
Director
Ron Shelton
Writer
Louis Price
As Eddie 'The King' Faroo
Louis Price
Director
Woody Harrelson
As Billy Hoyle
Jeanne McCarthy
As Dressing Room Staffer
Wesley Snipes
As Sidney Deane

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Billy Hoyle, a former college basketball player, and Sidney Deane, a streetwise hustler, team up to scam their way across the courts of Los Angeles. With Billy's sweet shooting skills and Sidney's slick talking, they rack up victory after victory - but their partnership is put to the test when they encounter unexpected challenges and double-crosses. Will they be able to overcome their differences and come out on top? White Men Can't Jump is a hilarious and action-packed comedy about friendship, loyalty, and the power of underestimating your opponent.

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