BASEketball
“Two guys invented a game... and turned the sports world upside down!”
Synopsis
Two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, invent a new game combining basketball with the rules of baseball. When the game becomes a huge success, they, along with a billionaire's help, form the Professional Baseketball League where everyone gets the same pay and no team can change cities. When a rival owner wants to institute major rule changes, Coop and Remer's team is the only one standing in the way.
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BASEketball - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-11
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Trey Parker
Joe Cooper
Matt Stone
Doug Remer
Dian Bachar
Squeak Scolari
Yasmine Bleeth
Jenna Reed
Jenny McCarthy
Yvette Denslow
Ernest Borgnine
Ted Denslow
Robert Vaughn
Baxter Cain
Trevor Einhorn
Joey Thomas
Bob Costas
Bob Costas
Al Michaels
Al Michaels
Robert Stack
Robert Stack
Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson
Dan Patrick
Dan Patrick
Kenny Mayne
Kenny Mayne
Tim McCarver
Tim McCarver
Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien
Jim Lampley
Jim Lampley
Dale Earnhardt
Dale Earnhardt
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 29, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.28x
-$18M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Zucker
- Screenplay & Story
- David Zucker, Robert LoCash, Jeff Wright, Lewis Friedman
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- BASEketball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Zucker Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Zucker
David Zucker, Robert LoCash, Jeff Wright, Lewis Friedman
Ira Newborn
Steve Mason
Jeffrey Reiner
Gil Netter, David Zucker, Cleve Landsberg, Robert LoCash
Department Leadership Roster
Gil Netter
Producer
David Zucker
Producer
David Zucker
Director
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
David Zucker
Screenplay
Robert LoCash
Producer
Robert LoCash
Screenplay
Jeff Wright
Screenplay
Lewis Friedman
Screenplay
Steve Mason
Director of Photography
Catherine Adair
Costume Design
Jeffrey Reiner
Editor
Steven J. Jordan
Production Design
Monty Cox
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BASEketball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is BASEketball about?
Two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, invent a new game combining basketball with the rules of baseball. When the game becomes a huge success, they, along with a billionaire's help, form the Professional Baseketball League where everyone gets the same pay and no team can change cities. When a rival owner wants to institute major rule changes, Coop and Remer's team is the only one standing in the way.
Who directed BASEketball?
BASEketball was directed by David Zucker.
Who stars in BASEketball?
The principal cast of BASEketball includes Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dian Bachar, Yasmine Bleeth, Jenny McCarthy.
When was BASEketball released and how long is it?
BASEketball was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of BASEketball?
BASEketball had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for BASEketball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for BASEketball was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for BASEketball?
BASEketball holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).