The film “Amateur” is a sports drama released in 2018. The plot revolves around a talented young basketball player coping with issues in his personal life while pursuing his dream. The film was directed and written by Ryan Koo, with stars Michael Rainey Jr., Tekola Cornetet, and Hanna Longo.
Where it Filmed?
Filming for “Amateur” took place in various locations in the USA. The majority of scenes were shot in Denver, Colorado, with some specifically at Regis University. Filming in Colorado extended from July 22, 2016 to August 28, 2016. In addition, scenes for the 1994 version of “Amateur” were filmed in New York, primarily in Manhattan and its notable landmarks such as the Angelika Film Center, Grand Central Station, and The Cloisters on Margaret Corbin Drive.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Rainey Jr. | Terron Forte |
| Tekola Cornetet | Stevion |
| Hanna Longo | Playground Girl |
| Walter Anaruk | Coach Nguyen |
| Sharon Leal | Nia |
| Brian White | Vince |
| Frankie Jones | Visiting Coach |
| Ketrick ‘Jazz’ Copeland | Byron |
| Josh Charles | Coach Gaines |
| Corey Parker Robinson | Coach Curtis |
| James Siakam | Olembe |
| Stefan Frank | Petrus |
| Ashlee Brian | Anton |
| Vic Alejandro | Opposing Coach |
| Daniel Poneman | Young Camera Guy |
| Ashley Poole | Photographer |
| Dixon White | Property Manager |
| Mary Beth McDonough | Math Teacher |
| Ted Maritz | J.P. |
| Danny Granger | NBA Player |
| Christopher Warner | Coach Rob |
| Alex Erickson | Riverside Teammate |
| Marcell Willis | Riverside Teammate |
| Koa Peterson | Riverside Teammate |
| A.J. Voliton | Riverside Teammate |
| Isaiah Munoz | Riverside Teammate |
| Zahr Watts | Riverside Teammate |
| Rasheik Gaddis | Riverside Teammate |
| Josh Potwin | Riverside Teammate |
| Ethan Poland | Riverside Teammate |
| Mateo Magana | Riverside Teammate |
| Morwial Arou | Liberty Teammate |
| A.J. Ater | Liberty Teammate |
| Aaron Fairrow | Liberty Teammate |
| Conner Haug | Liberty Teammate |
| Steven Lorenzen | Liberty Teammate |
| Sean Rodarte | Liberty Teammate |
| Troy Anderson | Victory Team |
| Noah King | Victory Team |
| Alexander O’Neal | Victory Team |
| Zach Carter | Victory Team |
| Charles Smith | Victory Team |
| Prince Marcus Wilson | Victory Team |
| Josh Thompson | Victory Team |
| Preston Johnston | Victory Team |
| Jon Conley | Victory Team |
| Landon Vermeer | Victory Team |
| Michael Melillo | Victory Team |
| Kyle Slavin | Victory Team |
| Jordan Carter | Victory Team |
| Kurt Ogbewele | Victory Team |
| David Adams | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Eboni Anthony | Basketball Game (uncredited) |
| Perry B. Anthony | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Collin Blackford | Student (uncredited) |
| Matt Block | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Ana Chantal | High School Student / Sports Announcer (uncredited) |
| Tiara Chivers | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Robert Coleman | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Ryan Coleman | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Aeon Cruz | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Aeona Cruz | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Noah Davidson | Terron Basketball Friend (uncredited) |
| Jason Dobson | Basketball Player (Eagles #13) (uncredited) |
| Christie-Anne Edie | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Maiah Elyse | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Bright Fink | Bus Patron / Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Zane Garcia | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Nicole Gavin | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Ilasiea Gray | Announcer (uncredited) |
| Stephen Griffith | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Jason M. Hamel | Scorekeeper / Announcer (uncredited) |
| Daustin Harvey | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Jason Head | Eagles Basketball Player (uncredited) |
| Christina W. Johnson | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Angela Joseph | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Anthony Joseph | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Brandon Joseph | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Brittany Joseph | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Amanda Kallander | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Aga Kistler | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Justin Kratzer | Basketball Fan / Sports Reporter (uncredited) |
| Thomas D. Leach | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Alayna Lewis | Actress (uncredited) |
| Lee Lopez | Basketball Fan / Sports Reporter (uncredited) |
| Kevin Mayr | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Debra Mazotti | Basketball Fan Family Mom (uncredited) |
| Robert Mazotti | Basketball Fan Family Dad (uncredited) |
| Ashantay Mills | Student / Volleyball Player (uncredited) |
| Shawan Na | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Anthony Nuccio | Rebels Coach (uncredited) |
| Lochlan O’Neil | Student (uncredited) |
| Joshua R. Outzen | Rams Basketball Player (uncredited) |
| Andi Parsons | Gaines Wife (uncredited) |
| Ryan Donald Porter | Home Team Announcer (uncredited) |
| Nissa Von Reiter | Basketball Game Fan (uncredited) |
| Pam Renall | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Troy Salazar | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Gregory Schueler | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| James Schuler | Referee (uncredited) |
| Noah Schultz | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Krista Psykome Silvers Nelson | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Valerie Simon | Girl Fan (uncredited) |
| Lindsay Sparks | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Emjae Tatum | Pedestrian / Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Bethany Taullie | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Karen E. Thomas | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Jaq Walker | Entourage Member (uncredited) |
| Rob Westan | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| Katie Whitworth | Fan (uncredited) |
| Keonia Williams | Student (uncredited) |
| Erick Yokomizo | Referee (uncredited) |
| Patrick Youngblood | Librarian (uncredited) |
| Darren Zens | Scorekeeper (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Amateur” is a sports drama that premiered on 6th of April, 2018 in Argentina.
- Some characters in the film include Terron Forte (Michael Rainey Jr.), Stevion (Tekola Cornetet), and Playground Girl (Hanna Longo)
- The story also highlights other characters such as Nia (Sharon Leal), Vince (Brian White), and Coach Gaines (Josh Charles).
- The movie garnered reviews from 31 users and 8 critics.
- Fiercely indie director Hal Hartley steered away from his usual Long Island locales for central Manhattan, adding a thriller touch to his filmography.
- The Angelika Film Center, 18 West Houston Street at Mercer Street in SoHo, served as the setting for a significant phone call in the film.
- Thomas (Martin Donovan) is finally gunned down when he goes with Isabelle (Isabelle Huppert) back to her convent.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Denver, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.7392358
- Longitude: -104.990251
- Place ID: ChIJzxcfI6qAa4cR1jaKJ_j0jhE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Denver, CO, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Regis University, Denver, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.7896087
- Longitude: -105.0302396
- Place ID: ChIJn4Xi_4mHa4cRMLmWCFl31Ao
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO 80221, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.5500507
- Longitude: -105.7820674
- Place ID: ChIJt1YYm3QUQIcR_6eQSTGDVMc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Colorado, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
