Rise (2022)
A king will come from across the sea.
- Released
- Runtime 1h 53m
- Director Akin Omotoso
- Genres Drama
- Rating 7.6/10 (313 votes)
Synopsis
After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.
Cast
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Uche Agada
as Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Dayo Okeniyi
as Charles Antetokounmpo
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Yetide Badaki
as Veronica Antetokounmpo
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Ral Agada
as Thanasis Antetokounmpo
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Jaden Osimuwa
as Kostas Antetokounmpo
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Elijah Sholanke
as Alexandros Antetokounmpo
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Taylor Nichols
as John Hammond
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Panos Koronis
as Takis Zivas
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Manish Dayal
as Kevin Stephanides
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Christos Loulis
as Poco
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Pilar Holland
as Teresa Perez
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Maximiliano Hernández
as OKC Thunder Rep
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Phil Blevins
as Peristeri B. C. Point Guard
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Efthimis Chalkidis
as Haris Eleftheriou
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Babis Hawk Konstantinou
as Turkish Policeman
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Lina Patsiou
as Nurse #1
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Nicolas Politis
as NBA Scouter
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Jake Schwencke
as NBA Scouter
Crew
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Akin Omotoso
Director
- Kabelo Thathe Director of Photography
- Vuyani Sondlo Editor
- Ré Olunuga Original Music Composer
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Bernie Goldmann
Producer
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Arash Amel
Screenplay
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