Semi-Pro details
Movie Details:
- Director: Kent Alterman
- Produced By: Mosaic Media Group
- Year: 2008
- Run Time: 91 minutes
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- MPAA Rating: R (for language and some sexual content)
- Category: Feature
- Genre/Type: Comedy
- Filmed In: Color
- Release: 2008 02 29 (USA)
- Key Cast: Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André Benjamin, Andrew Daly, Will Arnett, Andy Richter, David Koechner, Rob Corddry, Full Credits
The American Basketball Association is on the verge of collapse, and when a former NBA benchwarmer returns to his hometown of Flint, MI, to whip his former team into shape for the playoffs, redemption is just a free throw away in this period sports comedy starring Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson. Penned by Old School scribe Scot Armstrong, Semi-Pro tells the tale of a 1970s-era basketball player who doesn't have much luck in the NBA, but vows to leave his mark on the sport by coaching the Flint Tropics. When the upstart ABA league agrees to be absorbed by the NBA, only four teams will be allowed in. Jackie Moon (Ferrell) must orchestrate a successful season both on the court, and financially off the court with the help of many odd promotional events, in order to remain in the sport he loves. by Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Keywords:
- basketball
- coach
- comeback
- NBA (National Basketball Association)
- redemption
Themes:
- Underdogs
- Basketball Players
- Coaches and Players
- Coming Home
