Will (1981)

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OpusData ID: 751670100
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Synopsis

A former All-American basketball star has fallen from grace because of his dependence on junk. Soon after Will promises his wife, Jean, that he’ll go straight, he becomes a father figure to Little Brother, a street-tough teen who appears to be following in Will’s footsteps. By wising Little Brother up to the needle’s harsh realities, and by coaching a girls’ basketball team, Will renews his sense of purpose and begins to come out from under the influence—though dangerous temptations loom for both him and his young charge.

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Production Budget:$12,000

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: 1981 (Limited)
June 13th, 2025 (Limited) by Janus Films (4K Restoration)
Running Time: 83 minutes
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Keywords: Set in Harlem, Basketball
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Obaka Adedunyo    Will

Supporting Cast

Loretta Devine    Jean

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Production and Technical Credits

Jessie Maple    Director

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Synopsis

A former All-American basketball star has fallen from grace because of his dependence on junk. Soon after Will promises his wife, Jean, that he’ll go straight, he becomes a father figure to Little Brother, a street-tough teen who appears to be following in Will’s footsteps. By wising Little Brother up to the needle’s harsh realities, and by coaching a girls’ basketball team, Will renews his sense of purpose and begins to come out from under the influence—though dangerous temptations loom for both him and his young charge.

Metrics

Production Budget:$12,000

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: 1981 (Limited)
June 13th, 2025 (Limited) by Janus Films (4K Restoration)
Running Time: 83 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Set in Harlem, Basketball
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Obaka Adedunyo    Will

Supporting Cast

Loretta Devine    Jean

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jessie Maple    Director

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance