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Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story is a 2020 American biographical sports drama film directed by Danny A. Abeckaser and starring Greg Finley as Brooklyn-based streetball player Jack Ryan.[1][2]
Cast
- Ashley Greene as Jenny Burke
- Greg Finley as Jackie Ryan
- Brandon Thomas Lee as Billy Ryan
- David Arquette as Big Jack
- Robert Davi as Father Brennan
- Bo Dietl as Eddie Falcone
- Tara Westwood as Susan Ryan
- Sean Avery as Dino Garibaldi
- James Madio as Marty Doyle
- Michael Rapaport
- Ben Lyons as Coach Carlisle
- Moise Morancy as Gill Turner
Release
It was announced that Gravitas Ventures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film in May 2020.[3]
Reception
Marina Gordon of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five and wrote, "Uneven basketball biopic has language, drinking, drugs.".[6]
References
- ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae (August 26, 2019). "Ashley Greene, Greg Finley, David Arquette Lead BLACKJACK: THE JACKIE RYAN STORY". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (August 26, 2019). "Ashley Greene, Greg Finley, David Arquette & More To Star In Streetballer Drama 'Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 26, 2020). "Gravitas Picks Up 'Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story' Biopic Starring Greg Finley, Ashley Greene & David Arquette". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ Cervasio, Tina (November 4, 2020). "Streetball legend's story told in Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story". WNYW. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
One week before the movie's release on October 30...
- ^ Boone, John (September 22, 2020). "Ashley Greene and David Arquette Star in 'Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story' Trailer (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story is available on Amazon, iTunes and on demand Oct. 30.
- ^ Gordon, Marina. "Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story". Common Sense Media. Retrieved January 7, 2022.