Crossing the Line (2002 film)

Crossing the Line
GenreSports comedy-drama
Written by
Directed byGraeme Clifford
Starring
Music byCharles Bernstein
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerRobert Kline
ProducerTerry Gould
Production locationToronto
CinematographyRhett Morita
EditorScot J. Kelly
Running time92 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkLifetime
ReleaseJuly 15, 2002 (2002-07-15)

Crossing the Line is a 2002 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Graeme Clifford, written by Susanna Styron and Bridget Terry, and starring Terry Farrell, Adrian Pasdar, Sumela Kay, Sherry Miller, Barry Flatman, and Lawrence Dane. The film is about a girls' high school basketball team, and explores what happens when parents go too far in pushing their children.

Crossing the Line aired on Lifetime on July 15, 2002.[1]

Synopsis

A former All-American basketball player lands a job as assistant coach for a three-time championship girls' high school basketball team. After the head coach has a heart attack, she takes over and clashes with several parents who push their daughters to win at all costs.

Cast

  • Terry Farrell as Laura Mosbach
  • Adrian Pasdar as Eric Harrison
  • Sumela Kay as Carly Harrison
  • Sherry Miller as Jennifer Blackstone
  • Barry Flatman as Jerry Blackstone
  • Lawrence Dane as Coach Tom Holliday
  • Josh Buckle as Zack Mosbach
  • Amy Rutherford as Danielle Blackstone
  • Courtney Hawkrigg as Sheryl Baines
  • Courtenay Betts as Amy Fulton
  • Serena Lee as Marcy Houston
  • Jamie Robinson as Reggie Williams
  • Taylor Abrahamse as Robert Blackstone
  • Bill Lake as Joe Fulton
  • Phillip Jarrett as Coach Davidson
  • Michael Falloon as Streetsville Referee
  • Beverly Cooper as Pam Baines (as Beverley Cooper)
  • Ron Gabriel as Eric's Lawyer
  • Mishu Vellani as Prosecutor
  • David Clement as Judge
  • Tony Meyler as School Board Member
  • Ola Sturik as TV Sportscaster
  • Kathryn Long as Tiger Captain

Production

Filming took place on location in Toronto.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Fries, Laura (July 14, 2002). "Crossing the Line". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2026.