The Sixth Man

1997

The Sixth Man

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Movie Info

Marlon Wayans scores as a basketball player who shoots for victory with help from his ghostly brother in this supernatural comedy-drama. After dying of a heart attack, Antoine (Kadeem Hardison) returns to propel his brother to the NCAA Championships. Michael Michele.

Cast

Marlon Wayans
as Kenny Tyler
Kadeem Hardison
as Antoine Tyler
Michael Michele
as R.C. St. John
David Paymer
as Coach Pederson
Kevin Dunn
as Mikulski
Gary Jones
as Gertz
Lorenzo Orr
as Malik Major
Vladimir Cuk
as Zigi Hrbacek
Travis Ford
as Danny O'Grady
Jack Karuletwa
as Luther LaSalle
Chris Spencer
as Jimmy Stubbs
Kirk Baily
as Coach Nicholls
Saundra McClain
as Camille Tyler
Harold Sylvester
as James Tyler
Scott LaRose
as Bernie
Paul Ben-Victor
as Ernie
Octavia Spencer
as Nativity Watson
Danielle Saklofsky
as Cheryl
Chris Turner
as Jordy
Emil Pinnock
as Young Antoine
Allan Lindo
as Young Kenny
Tyronne L'Hirondelle
as Doctor
Tony Marr
as Paramedic
Rod Crawford
as Man in Bathroom
Jody Savin
as Reporter No. 1
Dave Young
as Reporter No. 2
Randall Miller
as Booster
Lauro Chartrand
as Husky Mascot
Will Sasso
as Guy in Bar
Flex Alexander
as Jerrod Smith
Brent Kerray
as Wilson
Greg Collins
as Ref No. 1
Keith Gibbs
as O'Neil
Kevin Benton
as Ref No. 2
Howard Storey
as Ref No. 3
Brad Nessler
as Himself
John Thompson
as Himself
James 'Bruiser' Flint
as Himself
Nolan Richardson
as Himself
Jerry Tarkanian
as Himself
George Raveling
as Himself
Billy Packer
as Himself
Todd Bozeman
as Himself
Chris Reimer
as Husky Player
Craig Wayans
as Husky Player
Mark Poyser
as Husky Player
Shaun Hake
as Husky Player
Brady Ibbetson
as Husky Player
Mark Lewis
as Husky Player
Dave Nelson
as Husky Player
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Critic Reviews for The Sixth Man

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  • Presumably The Sixth Man is intended to appeal to basketball fans. Is there a basketball fan alive who could fall for this premise? I'm not talking about the ghost -- that's easy to believe. I'm talking about the details of the game.

    Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…

    Roger Ebert

    Chicago Sun-Times
    Top Critic

  • This clumsy combo of cloying family drama and fantasy-enhanced courtside clowning is designed to draw tears and cheers. But jeers are more likely ...

    Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 1.5/4

    Susan Wloszczyna

    USA Today
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Audience Reviews for The Sixth Man

  • Mar 24, 2010
    one word: forgettable.
    Cita W Super Reviewer
  • Jun 14, 2007
    One of my favorite movies ever. Totally fantasy, but, too me - the funniest movie I've ever seen...
    Bobby H Super Reviewer
  • Jan 22, 2007
    goofy but decent, had some really funny scenes
    danny d Super Reviewer
  • Nov 03, 2006
    This is a supernatural sports comedy. That is the best description for this. The film is about two brothers playing college basketball together. The brother named Antoine is the star player that dies. But he comes back to help his brother Kenny and the rest of the team win as a ghost. A silly story not to be taken seriously. The film stars Marlon Wayans and Kadeem Hardison. They both are solid and funny in this. The films does bring some laughs. But at times it is also very corny. If your watching television and this comes on and you have nothing else to do then maybe give this film a chance. Only worth a watch for those fans of the main two actors or if you just like sport films.
    Corey n Super Reviewer
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