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Blue Chips

Blue Chips

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Blue Chips

"Victory doesn't come cheap."

1994

1h 48m

6.1(212 votes)

Drama

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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Paramount Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Pete

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal

Neon

Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell

Jenny

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

Ed

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Happy

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Lavada McRae

Penny Hardaway

Penny Hardaway

Butch

Matt Nover

Ricky

Robert Wuhl

Robert Wuhl

Marty

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy

Vic

Creative team

Directed by: William Friedkin
Written by: Ron Shelton
Produced by: Michele Rappaport

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