Amateur

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Amateur

"Every dream has a price."

2018

1h 36m

6.4(301 votes)

Drama

Overview

14-year-old basketball phenom Terron Forte has to navigate the under-the-table world of amateur athletics when he is recruited to an elite NCAA prep school.

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12 members

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Michael Rainey Jr.

Terron Forte

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Josh Charles

Coach Gaines

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Sharon Leal

Nia

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Brian J. White

Vince

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Corey Parker Robinson

Coach Curtis

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Ashlee Brian

Anton

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Tekola Cornetet

Stavian

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Ted Maritz

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Collin Blackford

Student

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Christopher Warner

Coach Rob

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Freddie Basnight

Referee (uncredited)

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Justin Kratzer

Basketball Fan / Sports Reporter (uncredited)

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