Bernie & Ernie
Synopsis
When Bernard King arrived at Knoxville, he was only the third African-American ever to play for the Vols' varsity team. By the time he left he was a legend. Along with talented teammate Ernie Grunfeld, they gained national acclaim as part of what was known as "The Ernie and Bernie Show." Director Jason Hehir follows King's strict upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, the challenges he faced at the University of Tennessee, and the obstacles he overcame in the NBA as he looked to live up to the promise of his college career.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Hehir
- Original Score
- Chris Maxwell, Phil Hernandez, Joel Beckerman
- Original Title
- Bernie & Ernie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Hehir
Chris Maxwell, Phil Hernandez, Joel Beckerman
Alastair Christopher
Jason Schmidt
Jason Hehir, Marquis Daisy, Andrew Billman
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Hehir
Director
Jason Hehir
Producer
Alastair Christopher
Director of Photography
Jason Schmidt
Editor
Marquis Daisy
Producer
Andrew Billman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernie & Ernie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bernie & Ernie about?
When Bernard King arrived at Knoxville, he was only the third African-American ever to play for the Vols' varsity team. By the time he left he was a legend. Along with talented teammate Ernie Grunfeld, they gained national acclaim as part of what was known as "The Ernie and Bernie Show." Director Jason Hehir follows King's strict upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, the challenges he faced at the University of Tennessee, and the obstacles he overcame in the NBA as he looked to live up to the promise of his college career.
Who directed Bernie & Ernie?
Bernie & Ernie was directed by Jason Hehir.
Who stars in Bernie & Ernie?
The principal cast of Bernie & Ernie includes Bernard King, Ernie Grunfeld.
When was Bernie & Ernie released and how long is it?
Bernie & Ernie was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Bernie & Ernie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bernie & Ernie was composed by Chris Maxwell, Phil Hernandez, Joel Beckerman.