Space Jam (1996)

Director:

Joe Pytka

Writers (WGA):

Leo Benvenuti (written by) &
Steve Rudnick (written by) ...

Release Date:

15 November 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi | Sport

Tagline:

Get ready to jam

Plot:

Michael Jordan agrees to help the Looney Toons play a basketball game vs. alien slavers to determine their freedom.

Plot Keywords:

Coyote | Wile E Coyote | Skunk | Cult Cartoon | Basketball Team

Awards:

5 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Michael Jordan	...	Himself
Wayne Knight	...	Stan Podolak
Billy West	...	Bugs Bunny / Elmer Fudd (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Daffy Duck / Tazmanian Devil / Bull (voice)
Theresa Randle	...	Juanita Jordan
Danny DeVito	...	Mr. Swackhammer (voice)
Manner Washington	...	Jeffrey Jordan (as Manner 'Mooky' Washington)
Bob Bergen	...	Bertie / Herbie / Marvin Martian / Porcine "Porky" Pig / Tweety Bird (voice)
Eric Gordon	...	Marcus Jordan
Penny Bae Bridges	...	Jasmine Jordan
Bill Farmer	...	Sylvester / Yosemite Sam / Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
June Foray	...	Granny (voice)
Brandon Hammond	...	Michael Jordan at 10
Larry Bird	...	Himself
Maurice LaMarche	...	Pepe le Pew (voice)

MPAA:

Rated PG for some mild cartoon language.

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Philippines:G | South Korea:All | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | Denmark:7 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Canada:F (Ontario) | Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Chile:TE | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:o.Al. (bw) | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:U | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Big Bear Lake, California, USA

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

While praying in church for the return of his basketball skills, Charles Barkley says, "I'm never gonna go out with Madonna again." This refers to his own fling with Madonna (not Dennis Rodman's fling, as previously reported).

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Stan Podolak falls in the Birmingham Barons' dugout, you can clearly see the mat that he falls on.

Quotes:

[first lines]
James Jordan: Michael, what are you doin son it's after midnight.
Michael Jordan at 10: I can't sleep Paps.
James Jordan: Well niether can we with all that noise you're making, c'mon lets go inside.
Michael Jordan at 10: Just one more shot?
James Jordan: Alright, just one.

Movie Connections:

Features High Diving Hare (1949)

Soundtrack:

I Turn To You

Slam Dunk For Bugs

One of my earliest inspirations was Bugs Bunny and the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes. This movie brings back all the favorites. And not just Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the other stars. This movie features every character that ever appeared in a Warner Bros. cartoon. Your eyes are certainly kept busy looking for each one! Pairing the animation with Michael Jordan's athletic abilities may seem a little mismatched. But the game just becomes that much more enjoyable.