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2023•119 min•Drama

Sweetwater

Is Sweetwater a Hit or Flop?

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Is Sweetwater worth watching? With a rating of 6.9/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Sweetwater Synopsis

In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.

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Top Cast

Everett Osborne
Everett OsborneNathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton
Cary Elwes
Cary ElwesNed Irish
Jeremy Piven
Jeremy PivenJoe Lapchick
Eric Roberts
Eric RobertsJudd
Jim Caviezel
Jim CaviezelSports Writer
Richard Dreyfuss
Richard DreyfussMaurice Podoloff
Kevin Pollak
Kevin PollakAbe Saperstein
Mike Starr
Mike StarrEddie Gottlieb
Jim Meskimen
Jim MeskimenMiles Slocum
Jason Sklar
Jason SklarDonnie Grossman

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Is Sweetwater worth watching?

Sweetwater has received mixed reviews with a 6.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is Sweetwater hit or flop?

Sweetwater has received average ratings (6.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Sweetwater?

Sweetwater is a Drama movie that In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of th...

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