Sweetwater
"The man who changed the game."
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Sweetwater is a drama film. directed by Martin Guigui.
Starring Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, and Jeremy Piven
Synopsis
In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Everett Osborne
as Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton
Cary Elwes
as Ned Irish
Jeremy Piven
as Joe Lapchick
Eric Roberts
as Judd
Jim Caviezel
as Sports Writer
Richard Dreyfuss
as Maurice Podoloff
Kevin Pollak
as Abe Saperstein
Mike Starr
as Eddie Gottlieb
Jim Meskimen
as Miles Slocum
Jason Sklar
as Donnie Grossman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sunset Pictures
- Reserve Entertainment
- Astrablu Media
- NBA Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater about?
In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.
Who directed Sweetwater?
Sweetwater was directed by Martin Guigui.
How long is Sweetwater?
Sweetwater has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Sweetwater released?
Sweetwater was released on April 14, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweetwater?
The main cast of Sweetwater includes Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Eric Roberts, Jim Caviezel.