Fast Break: A Retro Comedy with Gabe Kaplan and the Cadwallader University Team
Fast Break follows the story of David Greene, played by Gabe Kaplan, who is offered a coaching job at Cadwallader University. He recruits a group of New York street ballers to form a basketball team at the university. The team embarks on a road trip to face off against Nevada State, a top-ten school, with the promise of a lucrative contract if they win.
The ragtag team, including players like Hustler, Preacher, D.C., and Swish, faces challenges as they arrive at the rundown campus of Cadwallader University. The film's humor stems from the players' antics, the contrast between their street-smart ways and the university setting, and witty one-liners throughout the story.
As the team prepares for the ultimate showdown against Nevada State, they gain popularity, but also attract unwanted attention from the NYPD. The climax of the film sees Greene and his players facing unexpected obstacles as they strive to achieve their goal of defeating the formidable opponent.
Fast Break, a comedy featuring Gabe Kaplan, offers a mix of 70s humor, disco music, and a predictable yet satisfying ending. Despite being considered somewhat outdated, the film remains an entertaining throwback that captures the spirit of its era. Laurence Fishburne also makes an appearance in one of his early roles.
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