A dramatization of the life of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (Don Cheadle), with a lot of factual based occurrences. A reformed junkie returns from prison to clean up his act and devote the rest of his life to the young kids of Harlem. 1996 was the 25th anniversary of the first tournament named after him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Don CheadleEarl Manigault | Earl Manigault |
 James Earl JonesDr. McDuffie | Dr. McDuffie |
 Michael BeachLegrand | Legrand |
 Ronny CoxCoach Scarpelli | Coach Scarpelli |
 Loretta DevineMiss Mary | Miss Mary |
 Glynn TurmanCoach Powell | Coach Powell |
 Monica CalhounEvonne | Evonne |
 Michael RalphDion | Dion |
 Daryl MitchellDean Memminger | Dean Memminger |
 Forest WhitakerMr. Rucker | Mr. Rucker |
 Nicole Ari ParkerWanda | Wanda |
 Tamara TunieMiss Marcus | Miss Marcus |
 Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf | Self |
| CChick HearnSelf | Self |
 Eriq La SalleDiego | Diego |
 Kevin GarnettWilt 'The Stilt' Chamberlain | Wilt 'The Stilt' Chamberlain |
| CColin CheadleYoung Earl | Young Earl |
 Clarence Williams IIICoach Pratt | Coach Pratt |