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Slam Dunk Ernest (1995) · Cineora

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A JOHN CHERRY FILM

Slam Dunk Ernest

19951h 33mPGMovie

ComedyFamilyRomance

IMDb4.6/ 10 · 2.7K votes

THE STORY

Ernest P. Worrell becomes a basketball star after an angel bearing an uncanny resemblance to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives him a pair of magic sneakers.

Funny
Feel-good
Whimsical
Sports
Magic

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, kids and a quick watch.

DirectorJohn Cherry

FormatFeature film

TMDB4.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Jim VarneyErnest P. Worrell

Cylk CozartBarry

Aaron JosephQuincy

A.J. BondLittle Ernest

Kareem Abdul-JabbarArchangel

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.T.J.

Lester BarrieWillie

Colin LawrenceTommy T.

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