"The story of Abe Saperstein and the creation of the Harlem Globetrotters."
Dane Clark
as Abe Saperstein
Patricia Breslin
as Sylvia Franklin Saperstein
Sidney Poitier
as Inman Jackson
Ruby Dee
as Irma Jackson
Celia Brodkin
as Mama Saperstein
Anatol Winogradoff
as Papa Saperstein
Carol Sinclair
as Fay Saperstein
Slim Gaillard
as Self
Bill Stern
Mort Marshall
as Master of Ceremonies
Lew Hearn
as Appraiser
Edmon Ryan
as Zack Leader
Ellsworth Wright
as Sam
Frieda Altman
as Ticket Seller
Jean Shore
as Secretary
Reese 'Goose' Tatum
as Self - Harlem Globetrotter
Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton
Marques Haynes
Marty Glickman
as Self - basketball commentator
Bram Nossen
as James Willoughby
Julie Benedic
as Beauty Contest Entry
Jerry Hauer
James Wong Howe
Director
Alfred Palca
Writer
Anton Leader
Producer
Alex North
Original Music Composer
William O. Steiner
Director of Photography
Faith Hubley
Editor
