One on One
“You're not big enough. You're not sharp enough. You'll never make it.”
Synopsis
Henry Steele is a basketball phenom at his small town high school, but when he matriculates to a big city university on a scholarship, soon realizes that he has few skills outside the sport. Expected by his coach to contribute significantly to the team, Henry is overwhelmed by the demands on his time, the "big business" aspect of college sports, and the fact that he never fully learned to read. Things look bleak for Henry when Janet Hays, a pretty graduate student, is assigned as Henry's tutor. Her intellect and strength lift Henry out of his doldrums just in time to battle the coach, who attempts to rescind Henry's scholarship.
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Robby Benson
Henry Steele
Annette O'Toole
Janet Hays
G.D. Spradlin
Coach Smith
Gail Strickland
B.J. Rudolph
Melanie Griffith
The Hitchhiker
James G. Richardson
Malcolm
Hector Morales
Gonzales
Cory Faucher
Tom
Doug Sullivan
Young Henry Steele
Richard Jury
Father Steele (as Rich Jury)
Liz Jury
Eunice Steele
Richard Jamison
High School Coach
George Walls
Wheeler
Harlan Knudson
Simon Bell
Lamont Johnson
Barry Brunz
Don Spencer
Photographer
Ronny Holiday
Phillips
Floyd Kerr
Jomo Wade
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robby Benson, Jerry Segal
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- One on One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Robby Benson, Jerry Segal
Charles Fox
Donald M. Morgan
Robbe Roberts
Marty Hornstein
Department Leadership Roster
Lamont Johnson
Director
Robby Benson
Writer
Jerry Segal
Writer
Marty Hornstein
Producer
Robbe Roberts
Editor
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One on One
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What is One on One about?
Henry Steele is a basketball phenom at his small town high school, but when he matriculates to a big city university on a scholarship, soon realizes that he has few skills outside the sport. Expected by his coach to contribute significantly to the team, Henry is overwhelmed by the demands on his time, the "big business" aspect of college sports, and the fact that he never fully learned to read. Things look bleak for Henry when Janet Hays, a pretty graduate student, is assigned as Henry's tutor. Her intellect and strength lift Henry out of his doldrums just in time to battle the coach, who attempts to rescind Henry's scholarship.
Who directed One on One?
One on One was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in One on One?
The principal cast of One on One includes Robby Benson, Annette O'Toole, G.D. Spradlin, Gail Strickland, Melanie Griffith.
When was One on One released and how long is it?
One on One was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for One on One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One on One was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One on One?
One on One holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).