Fast Break (1979): Cast & Plot
Fast Break is a 1979 comedy starring Jeffrey Weissman as Cousin David (uncredited), Gabe Kaplan and Michael Warren. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kings Road Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fast Break About?
The premise of Fast Break without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
David Greene, a New York basketball enthusiast, lands a coaching job at a small Nevada college and assembles an eclectic roster: Swish, a talented girl hidden from the squad; Preacher, a devout player pursued by dangerous foes; D.C., a fugitive; plus a jailbird, a pool‑shark, a muscleman and other oddball talent. Greene molds them into a genuine contender and engineers a high‑stakes game against the nation’s top team led by Bo Winnegar, hoping to earn the squad the respect and exposure they deserve.
Fast Break Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- basketball
- 1970s
- pool hall
- apartment
- diner
- waitress
- married couple
- basketball coach
- university
- gospel singing
- gunman
- delicatessen
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- police
- dormitory
- locker room
- man wrapped in a towel
- basketball sport
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet car
- chevrolet kingswood
- woman pretending to be a man
- college
- nevada
- coach
- basketball movie
- gender disguise
- culture clash
- college basketball
- basketball team
Fast Break Cast & Characters
Jeffrey Weissman leads the cast as Cousin David (uncredited), with Gabe Kaplan as David Greene and Michael Warren as Preacher.
- Jeffrey Weissman as Cousin David (uncredited)
- Gabe Kaplan as David Greene
- Michael Warren as Preacher
- Mavis Washington as Swish
Also Starring in Fast Break
· 27 more- Harold Sylvester D.C.
- Bert Remsen Bo Winnegar
- Laurence Fishburne Street Kid
- Randee Heller Jan
- Bernard King Hustler
- Reb Brown Bull
- Jack Smight Dibber
- Connie Sawyer Mom
- K Callan Ms. Tidwell
- Steve Conte Man on Bus
- James Jeter Officer Hedgewood
- John Chappell Alton Gutkas
- Richard Brestoff Howard
- Oscar Williams Norman
- John McCurry Hal
- Doria Cook-Nelson Snooty Girl
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- Ken Butler Sammy (uncredited)
- Bob Levine Bum
- Marty Zagon Henry
- Le Tari Thompson
- Rhonda Bates Enid Gutkas
- Larry Farmer Benton
- Craig Impleman Hollis
- Charles R. Penland Larry
- Jim Spillane Krebbs
- Marty Gorowitz Frenchie
- Jackie Sule Polly
Fast Break Plot Summary
What happens in Fast Break from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David Greene [Gabe Kaplan] is a basketball fanatic living in Brooklyn, balancing neighborhood pickup games with his deli job, and he shares the streets with a young Street Kid [Laurence Fishburne]. A former junior high coach, he dreams of earning a living coaching basketball and has sent countless letters to colleges in the hope of turning that dream into reality, much to the chagrin of his wife Jan [Randee Heller], who simply wants to buy a home and start a family.
Full summary
The whole story of Fast Break, scene by scene
Fast Break Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fast Break.
How Well Do You Know Fast Break?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What sport is at the heart of David Greene's lifelong dream?
Cars in Fast Break
16 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood and the Eagle Model 05.
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1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Important role -
Eagle Model 05 Minor role -
Buick Skylark Background role -
1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham Background role
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Fast Break FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Fast Break, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fast Break?
Fast Break runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Fast Break released?
Fast Break was released on March 2, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Fast Break?
Fast Break stars Jeffrey Weissman as Cousin David (uncredited), Gabe Kaplan as David Greene and Michael Warren as Preacher, among 31 credited actors.
Does Fast Break have a post-credit scene?
No. Fast Break has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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