1992 · 115 min · R

White Men Can't Jump

Name: White Men Can't Jump
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1992
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes, Rosie Perez, Tyra Ferrell, Cylk Cozart

Directed by Ron Shelton · Comedy, Drama

White Men Can't Jump (1992) is a Comedy film, directed by Ron Shelton set in Los Angeles during the 1990s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated R.

A sports drama and con artist, with a comedic tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Cinematography

Russell Boyd

Cast

Woody HarrelsonWesley SnipesRosie PerezTyra FerrellCylk CozartMarques JohnsonKadeem HardisonErnest Harden Jr.

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Los Angeles

Setting

Urban

When

1990s

Premise & themes

Premise

Sports Drama Con Artist

Themes

Friendship

Tone

Comedic

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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White Men Can't Jump

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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