When he acquired the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979, chemist-entrepreneur Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) wanted to deliver spectacle as well as sport. With franchise icon GM Jerry West (Jason Clarke), elevated new coach Pat Riley (Adrien Brody), superstar center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes), and heralded rookie guard Magic Johnson (Quincy Isiah), he'd do so for better than a decade. Adam McKay's anticipated Showtime-era chronicle for HBO Max co-stars Jason Segel, Gaby Hoffman, Tracy Letts, Brett Cullen.10 episodes on 3 discs. 10 hrs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
Winning Time: Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty: Comp 1st on Blu-Ray from HBO Home Video brings to life the exhilarating story of the Los Angeles Lakers? transformation into basketball legends during the 1980s. This acclaimed series, created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht, is based on Jeff Pearlman?s bestselling book "Showtime." It stars John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss, Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson, Jason Clarke as Jerry West, and Adrien Brody as Pat Riley?each delivering standout performances that capture both the drama and charisma of their real-life counterparts. Director Adam McKay (known for Oscar-winning films like "The Big Short" and "Vice") infuses his signature style into every episode. HBO Home Video is renowned for its high-quality releases of groundbreaking television content such as "Game of Thrones," "Chernobyl," and "Succession." With a stellar cast including Sally Field (two-time Academy Award winner), Gaby Hoffmann ("Transparent"), DeVaughn Nixon ("Prom"), Solomon Hughes in his breakout role as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this release offers an immersive look at sports history with top-tier production values.
Actors:
Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Gaby Hoffmann, Jason Segel, Julianne Nicholson, Brett Cullen, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Spencer Garrett, Rob Morgan, Sally Field