Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story

Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
Directed by	Danny A. Abeckaser
Written by	Antonio Macia
Produced by	Danny A. Abeckaser Vincent Maggio
Starring	Greg Finley
Production company	2B Films
Distributed by	Gravitas Ventures
Release date	October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)
Running time	98 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story is a 2020 American biographical sports drama film directed by Danny A. Abeckaser and starring Greg Finley as Brooklyn-based streetball player Jack Ryan. ^{[1] [2]}

Cast

• Ashley Greene as Jenny Burke
• Greg Finley as Jackie Ryan
• Brandon Thomas Lee as Billy Ryan
• David Arquette as Big Jack
• Robert Davi as Father Brennan
• Bo Dietl as Eddie Falcone
• Tara Westwood as Susan Ryan
• Sean Avery as Dino Garibaldi
• James Madio as Marty Doyle
• Michael Rapaport as Bill Fitch
• Ben Lyons as Coach Carlisle
• Moise Morancy as Gill Turner
• Geoffrey Cantor as Peter Vecsey

The Harlem Wizards also appear in the film. ^{[3] [4]}

Release

It was announced that Gravitas Ventures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film in May 2020. ^[3]

The film was released on October 30, 2020. ^{[4] [5]}

Reception

Marina Gordon of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five and wrote, "Uneven basketball biopic has language, drinking, drugs.". ^[6]

References

1. Leiber, Sarah Jae (August 26, 2019). "Ashley Greene, Greg Finley, David Arquette Lead BLACKJACK: THE JACKIE RYAN STORY". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
2. N'Duka, Amanda (August 26, 2019). "Ashley Greene, Greg Finley, David Arquette & More To Star In Streetballer Drama 'Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
3. N'Duka, Amanda (May 26, 2020). "Gravitas Picks Up 'Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story' Biopic Starring Greg Finley, Ashley Greene & David Arquette". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
4. Boone, John (September 22, 2020). "Ashley Greene and David Arquette Star in 'Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story' Trailer (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved January 7, 2022. Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story is available on Amazon, iTunes and on demand Oct. 30.
5. Cervasio, Tina (November 4, 2020). "Streetball legend's story told in Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story". WNYW. Retrieved January 7, 2022. One week before the movie's release on October 30...
6. Gordon, Marina. "Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story". Common Sense Media. Retrieved January 7, 2022.

External links

• Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story at IMDb
• Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story at Rotten Tomatoes