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The Sixth Man

  • 1997
  • PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
6.9K
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Marlon Wayans and Kadeem Hardison in The Sixth Man (1997)
A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.
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A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.

  • Director
    • Randall Miller
  • Writers
    • Christopher Reed
    • Cynthia Carle
  • Stars
    • Marlon Wayans
    • Kadeem Hardison
    • David Paymer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    6.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Randall Miller
    • Writers
      • Christopher Reed
      • Cynthia Carle
    • Stars
      • Marlon Wayans
      • Kadeem Hardison
      • David Paymer
    • 30User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans
    • Kenny Tyler
    Kadeem Hardison
    Kadeem Hardison
    • Antoine Tyler
    David Paymer
    David Paymer
    • Coach Pederson
    Michael Michele
    Michael Michele
    • R.C. St. John
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Mikulski
    Gary Jones
    Gary Jones
    • Gertz
    Lorenzo Orr
    • Malik Major
    Vladimir Cuk
    Vladimir Cuk
    • Zigi Hrbacek
    Travis Ford
    • Danny O'Grady
    Jack Karuletwa
    • Luther LaSalle
    Chris Spencer
    Chris Spencer
    • Jimmy Stubbs
    Kirk Baily
    • Coach Nichols
    Saundra McClain
    Saundra McClain
    • Camille Tyler
    Harold Sylvester
    Harold Sylvester
    • James Tyler
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Nativity Watson
    • (as Octavia L. Spencer)
    Danielle Saklofsky
    • Cheryl
    Chris Turner
    • Jordy
    • (as Christopher Turner)
    Scott LaRose
    • Ernie
    • Director
      • Randall Miller
    • Writers
      • Christopher Reed
      • Cynthia Carle
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Marlon Wayans starred opposite his brother Damon in the film Mo Money, a part intended for Kadeem Hardison to play. Damon later stated that his mother made him give the role to Marlon.
    • Goofs
      In the Fresno State game, there are several shots of the players taken from the ground level. The ceiling above is that of the old Hec-Edmunson Pavilion at the University of Washington. At one point you can even read the name Huskies on the scoreboard signs. Then as the game progresses, the ceiling is shown again, and it is that of the arena in California.
    • Quotes
      • Kenny: I'm gonna call the Ghostbusters on your ass!
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Liar Liar/The Graduate/Selena/Crash/Kolya (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Superstition
      (Doug E. Fresh Version)
      Written by Stevie Wonder and Doug E. Fresh
      Performed by Doug E. Fresh
      Courtesy of Motown Record Co., L.P.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 28, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The 6th Man
    • Filming locations
      • Seattle, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Mandeville Films
      • All Net Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,772,788
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,128,178
      • Mar 30, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,772,788
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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