The Air Up There

Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.

Tagline

“Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Family, Comedy

Director

Paul Michael Glaser

Original Language

EN

What is The Air Up There about?

Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.

Who directed The Air Up There?

The Air Up There was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.

When was The Air Up There released?

The Air Up There was released on January 7, 1994.

How long is The Air Up There?

The Air Up There has a runtime of 1h 47m.

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