Blue Chips
"Victory doesn't come cheap."
Originally released in 1994. Blue Chips is a drama film. directed by William Friedkin.
Starring Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, and Mary McDonnell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (198 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$26M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $26,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Chips about?
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 practic...
Who directed Blue Chips?
Blue Chips was directed by William Friedkin.
How long is Blue Chips?
Blue Chips has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Blue Chips released?
Blue Chips was released on February 18, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blue Chips?
The main cast of Blue Chips includes Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, Mary McDonnell, Ed O'Neill, J. T. Walsh.
Is Blue Chips worth watching?
Blue Chips has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 198 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.