Character Relationships in Fast Break

David Greene (played by Gabe Kaplan) is a protagonist in Fast Break. A Brooklyn basketball fanatic and former junior high coach who takes a high-stakes job coaching at Cadwallader University. He recruits a diverse roster, negotiates a landmark game against an elite opponent, and pursues his lifelong coaching dream despite marital and legal complications. D.C. (played by Harold Sylvester) is a protagonist in Fast Break. A former high-school basketball star who turned to running numbers. David and Hustler recruit him to the team, and he eventually secures a deal with police to play in the crucial championship game. Preacher (played by Michael Warren) appears in Fast Break. A player with a bounty on his head for impregnating a cult leader's teenage daughter. He joins the squad to escape his past, though a hitman follows him to Nevada, creating tension before the final match. Hustler (played by Bernard King) appears in Fast Break. David's talented friend and skilled pool player. He assists in recruiting teammates and organizes a billiards sting operation to force the elite Nevada State coach into accepting a challenge match. Bull (played by Reb Brown) appears in Fast Break. Sam Newton, nicknamed Bull, is a physically imposing athlete recruited as the fifth man. He compensates for his lack of technical skills with strong lane-clearing ability, rounding out the starting lineup. Howard (played by Richard Brestoff) appears in Fast Break. Swish (played by Mavis Washington) appears in Fast Break. A female finesse player with an exceptional jump shot. David recruits her and convinces her to disguise herself as a male to meet team eligibility requirements, adding a unique dynamic to the roster.

Character Relationship Map: Fast Break

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Fast Break (1979) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

A struggling coach recruits a diverse underdog team to compete against an elite rival, overcoming personal and professional obstacles to achieve his lifelong dream.

Plot Progression

  1. Brooklyn Dreams & The Offer
  2. Recruitment & The Quartet
  3. Sting Operation & Pre-Game Tension
  4. The Impossible Matchup & Victory

Directed by Jack Smight

Fast Break (1979) · 5.6/10 · comedy

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