Heaven Is a Playground
Synopsis
On Chicago's South Side, too many kids get their one shot in life at the wrong end of a gun. But Byron Harper is determined to change all that with a dream called basketball. His hottest player, Truth, has a chance to turn pro, but first Harper has to tackle two major obstacles: Truth's drug problem and his ambitious, crooked sports agent. Enter Zack Telander, a promising young attorney who has given up his small-town law practice. He's spending a summer in the city playing pick-up basketball games and re-thinking his future. Harper asks for his help, but first Zack has to prove himself at hoops.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randall Fried
- Screenplay & Story
- Randall Fried
- Original Title
- Heaven Is a Playground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Aurora, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randall Fried
Randall Fried
Department Leadership Roster
Randall Fried
Screenplay
Randall Fried
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven Is a Playground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heaven Is a Playground about?
On Chicago's South Side, too many kids get their one shot in life at the wrong end of a gun. But Byron Harper is determined to change all that with a dream called basketball. His hottest player, Truth, has a chance to turn pro, but first Harper has to tackle two major obstacles: Truth's drug problem and his ambitious, crooked sports agent. Enter Zack Telander, a promising young attorney who has given up his small-town law practice. He's spending a summer in the city playing pick-up basketball games and re-thinking his future. Harper asks for his help, but first Zack has to prove himself at hoops.
Who directed Heaven Is a Playground?
Heaven Is a Playground was directed by Randall Fried.
Who stars in Heaven Is a Playground?
The principal cast of Heaven Is a Playground includes Nigel Miguel, Victor Love, Bo Kimble, D. B. Sweeney, Michael Warren.
When was Heaven Is a Playground released and how long is it?
Heaven Is a Playground was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heaven Is a Playground?
Heaven Is a Playground holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).