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The Basketball Fix

1951·Movie
1h 5min
IMDb5.4

Where to watch

JustWatch TVFawesomeCultpixCineverse

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The Basketball Fix fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, sports, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

SENSATIONAL EXPOSE THAT SHOCKED THE NATION!

A college basketball star collaborrates with organized crime and becomes involved in 'point shaving.' A sportswriter tries to get him back on the right track.
Sports NoirCrime Drama1950s CinemaBasketball CorruptionMoral ConflictBlack and WhitePoint ShavingSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Felix E. Feist
Written by:
Charles K. Peck Jr., Charles K. Peck Jr., Peter R. Brooke

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Basketball Fix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Basketball Fix legally?

JustWatch TVFawesomeCultpixCineverse

The Basketball Fix is included with a subscription to Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Basketball Fix worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Basketball Fix?

1 h 5 min

The Basketball Fix runs 1 h 5 min.

What language is The Basketball Fix in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Basketball Fix?

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