Playing for Keeps
Synopsis
A white woman has an affair with a married African-American basketball star and challenges him for custody of their mixed-race son. Based on a true story.
Top Cast
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Jennifer Finnigan
Nicole Alpern
Roger Cross
Ty Rivers
Doug Savant
Peter Marcheson
Brian Markinson
Daryl
Enuka Okuma
Beverly Rivers
Agam Darshi
Maya
Malcolm Stewart
Daniel Gibson
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Faiza
Chilton Crane
Bonnie Alpern
Sarah Edmondson
Amy Jansen
Hiro Kanagawa
Henry Wong
Sonja Bennett
Marsha Barclay
Janet Pinnick
Whitney
Ben Cotton
Peter
Elizabeth Thai
Jane
Craig Veroni
Jose
Barbara Kottmeier
Jill
Glynis Davies
Judge Mitchell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Shelley Eriksen, Keith Behrman
- Original Score
- Schaun Tozer
- Original Title
- Playing for Keeps
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Custody Productions, Force Four Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Harvey
Shelley Eriksen, Keith Behrman
Schaun Tozer
Kamal Derkaoui
Franco Pante
Howard Dancyger, Rob Bromley
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Harvey
Director
Howard Dancyger
Producer
Franco Pante
Editor
Kamal Derkaoui
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playing for Keeps
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What is Playing for Keeps about?
A white woman has an affair with a married African-American basketball star and challenges him for custody of their mixed-race son. Based on a true story.
Who directed Playing for Keeps?
Playing for Keeps was directed by Gary Harvey.
Who stars in Playing for Keeps?
The principal cast of Playing for Keeps includes Jennifer Finnigan, Roger Cross, Doug Savant, Brian Markinson, Enuka Okuma.
When was Playing for Keeps released and how long is it?
Playing for Keeps was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Playing for Keeps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Playing for Keeps was composed by Schaun Tozer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Playing for Keeps?
Playing for Keeps holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.