Blue Chips is a 1994 American basketball drama film, directed by William Friedkin, written by Ron Shelton and starring Nick Nolte as a college coach trying to recruit a winning team. His players were portrayed by actors as well as real-life basketball stars Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway and cameos include noted basketball figures Bob Knight, Rick Pitino, George Raveling, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, Jerry Tarkanian, Matt Painter, Allan Houston, Dick Vitale, Jim Boeheim, Dan Dakich and Bobby Hurley, as well as actor Louis Gossett, Jr.
| Director | William Friedkin |
| Produced by | Ron Shelton |
| Writer(s) | Ron Shelton |
| Starring | Nick Nolte, Mary McDonnell, Ed O'Neill, J. T. Walsh, Alfre Woodard, Shaquille O'Neal |
| Music | Jeff Beck, Nile Rodgers |
| Cinematography | Tom Priestly Jr. |
| Edited by | Robert K. Lambert |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | February 18, 1994 |
| Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $35 million |
| Box office | $26 million |
| Netflix ID | 70022466 |
About Blue Chips
Nick Nolte plays a college basketball coach who is conflicted about the cost of winning in college basketball. Ultimately, he decides that winning the wrong way doesn't feel good at wall.
Achievement of Blue Chips
The movie features NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal giving a fantastic performance. To help prepare for the role, Nick Nolte worked with legendary college basketball coach Bobby Knight.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Blue Chips
Films directed by William Friedkin.. Films shot in Indiana.. Films set in Indiana.. American basketball films.. Films shot in Chicago.
Latest information about Blue Chips updated on July 28 2021.
