Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Synopsis
A dramatization of the life of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (Don Cheadle), with a lot of factual based occurrences. A reformed junkie returns from prison to clean up his act and devote the rest of his life to the young kids of Harlem. 1996 was the 25th anniversary of the first tournament named after him.
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Don Cheadle
Earl Manigault
James Earl Jones
Dr. McDuffie
Michael Beach
Legrand
Ronny Cox
Coach Scarpelli
Loretta Devine
Miss Mary
Glynn Turman
Coach Powell
Monica Calhoun
Evonne
Michael Ralph
Dion
Daryl Mitchell
Dean Memminger
Forest Whitaker
Mr. Rucker
Nicole Ari Parker
Wanda
Tamara Tunie
Miss Marcus
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Chick Hearn
Self
Eriq La Salle
Diego
Kevin Garnett
Wilt 'The Stilt' Chamberlain
Colin Cheadle
Young Earl
Clarence Williams III
Coach Pratt
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eriq La Salle
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Golin, Alan Swyer
- Original Score
- Kevin Eubanks
- Original Title
- Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eriq La Salle
Larry Golin, Alan Swyer
Kevin Eubanks
Alar Kivilo
Department Leadership Roster
Eriq La Salle
Director
Larry Golin
Writer
Alan Swyer
Writer
Kevin Eubanks
Original Music Composer
Alar Kivilo
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault about?
A dramatization of the life of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (Don Cheadle), with a lot of factual based occurrences. A reformed junkie returns from prison to clean up his act and devote the rest of his life to the young kids of Harlem. 1996 was the 25th anniversary of the first tournament named after him.
Who directed Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault?
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault was directed by Eriq La Salle.
Who stars in Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault?
The principal cast of Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault includes Don Cheadle, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach, Ronny Cox, Loretta Devine.
When was Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault released and how long is it?
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault was composed by Kevin Eubanks.