Blue Chips
“Victory doesn't come cheap.”
Synopsis
Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-21
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Pete
Shaquille O'Neal
Neon
Mary McDonnell
Jenny
Ed O'Neill
Ed
J.T. Walsh
Happy
Alfre Woodard
Lavada McRae
Penny Hardaway
Butch
Matt Nover
Ricky
Robert Wuhl
Marty
Bob Cousy
Vic
Cylk Cozart
Slick
Anthony C. Hall
Tony
Kevin Benton
Jack
Bill Cross
Freddie
Marques Johnson
Mel
Bobby Knight
Bobby Knight
Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino
George Raveling
George Raveling
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.74x
-$9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Shelton
- Original Score
- Nile Rodgers, Jeff Beck, Jed Leiber
- Original Title
- Blue Chips
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Friedkin
Ron Shelton
Nile Rodgers, Jeff Beck, Jed Leiber
Tom Priestley Jr.
David Rosenbloom, Robert K. Lambert
Ron Shelton, Wolfgang Glattes, Michele Rappaport
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Shelton
Writer
William Friedkin
Director
David Rosenbloom
Editor
Tom Priestley Jr.
Director of Photography
Bernie Pollack
Costume Design
Nile Rodgers
Original Music Composer
Jeff Beck
Original Music Composer
Michele Rappaport
Producer
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Jed Leiber
Original Music Composer
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Chips
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Chips about?
Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.
Who directed Blue Chips?
Blue Chips was directed by William Friedkin.
Who stars in Blue Chips?
The principal cast of Blue Chips includes Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, Mary McDonnell, Ed O'Neill, J.T. Walsh.
When was Blue Chips released and how long is it?
Blue Chips was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blue Chips?
Blue Chips had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $26M at the worldwide box office (0.74 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Blue Chips?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Chips was composed by Nile Rodgers, Jeff Beck, Jed Leiber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Chips?
Blue Chips holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).