Heaven Is a Playground
Originally released in 1991. Heaven Is a Playground is a drama film. directed by Randall Fried.
Starring Nigel Miguel, Victor Love, and Bo Kimble
Synopsis
On Chicago's South Side, too many kids get their one shot in life at the wrong end of a gun. But Byron Harper is determined to change all that with a dream called basketball. His hottest player, Truth, has a chance to turn pro, but first Harper has to tackle two major obstacles: Truth's drug problem and his ambitious, crooked sports agent. Enter Zack Telander, a promising young attorney who has given up his small-town law practice. He's spending a summer in the city playing pick-up basketball games and re-thinking his future. Harper asks for his help, but first Zack has to prove himself at hoops.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Aurora
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heaven Is a Playground about?
On Chicago's South Side, too many kids get their one shot in life at the wrong end of a gun. But Byron Harper is determined to change all that with a dream called basketball. His hottest player, Tr...
Who directed Heaven Is a Playground?
Heaven Is a Playground was directed by Randall Fried.
How long is Heaven Is a Playground?
Heaven Is a Playground has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Heaven Is a Playground released?
Heaven Is a Playground was released on October 4, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heaven Is a Playground?
The main cast of Heaven Is a Playground includes Nigel Miguel, Victor Love, Bo Kimble, D. B. Sweeney, Michael Warren.