The Harlem Globetrotters
“They're Champs! They're Scamps!”
Synopsis
All-American basketball player, Billy signs up with the world-famous "Harlem Globetrotters", an all-Negro professional team. Billy struggles with important life decisions and their consequences.
Top Cast
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Thomas Gomez
Coach Abe Saperstein
Dorothy Dandridge
Ann Carpenter
Bill Walker
Prof. Turner
Angela Clarke
Sylvia Saperstein
Peter M. Thompson
Martin
Billy Brown
Billy Townsend (Globetrotter)
Roscoe Cumberland
Roscoe - Globetrotter
William 'Pop' Gates
'Pop' Gates - Globetrotter
Marques Haynes
Marques - Globetrotter
Louis 'Babe' Pressley
'Babe' Pressley - Globetrotter
Ermer Robinson
Elmer Robinson - Globetrotter
Ted Strong
Ted Strong - Globetrotter
Reese 'Goose' Tatum
'Goose' Tatum - Globetrotter
Frank Washington
Frank Washington - Globetrotter
Clarence Wilson
Clarence Wilson - Globetrotter
Inman Jackson
Inman Jackson - Globetrotter
Bernie Hamilton
Higgins
Harlem Globetrotters
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Brown, Will Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Palca
- Original Score
- Arthur Morton
- Original Title
- The Harlem Globetrotters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Sidney Buchman Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Brown, Will Jason
Alfred Palca
Arthur Morton
Philip Tannura
James Sweeney
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
James Sweeney
Editor
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
Phil Brown
Director
Will Jason
Director
Buddy Adler
Producer
Arthur Morton
Original Music Composer
Alfred Palca
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Harlem Globetrotters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Harlem Globetrotters about?
All-American basketball player, Billy signs up with the world-famous "Harlem Globetrotters", an all-Negro professional team. Billy struggles with important life decisions and their consequences.
Who directed The Harlem Globetrotters?
The Harlem Globetrotters was directed by Phil Brown, Will Jason.
Who stars in The Harlem Globetrotters?
The principal cast of The Harlem Globetrotters includes Thomas Gomez, Dorothy Dandridge, Bill Walker, Angela Clarke, Peter M. Thompson.
When was The Harlem Globetrotters released and how long is it?
The Harlem Globetrotters was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Harlem Globetrotters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Harlem Globetrotters was composed by Arthur Morton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Harlem Globetrotters?
The Harlem Globetrotters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).