''The Nomads'' is an American sports drama film directed by Brandon Eric Kamin and starring
Tika Sumpter
Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter, better known as Tika Sumpter, is an American actress, singer, producer, television host, and model. Sumpter began her career as the host of '' Best Friend's Date''. From 2005 to 2010, she appeared in the daytime soap ope ...
and
Tate Donovan
Tate Buckley Donovan (born September 25, 1963) is an American actor, comedian and television director. He is known for portraying Tom Shayes in ''Damages'', Jimmy Cooper in ''The O.C.'', and the voice of the title character in the 1997 Disney ...
. It premiered at the 28th
Philadelphia Film Festival
The Philadelphia Film Festival is a film festival founded by the Philadelphia Film Society held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The annual festival is held at various theater venues throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Overview
The annual f ...
in October, 2019,
and received the Filmadelphia Audience Award for Best Feature Film, as well as the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2019 Napa Valley Film Festival.
The film is inspired by the North Philly Nomads U19 rugby club and premiered on
Bounce TV
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on January 20, 2020, on
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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.
Cast
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Tika Sumpter
Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter, better known as Tika Sumpter, is an American actress, singer, producer, television host, and model. Sumpter began her career as the host of '' Best Friend's Date''. From 2005 to 2010, she appeared in the daytime soap ope ...
as Cassey “Mac” McNamara
*
Tate Donovan
Tate Buckley Donovan (born September 25, 1963) is an American actor, comedian and television director. He is known for portraying Tom Shayes in ''Damages'', Jimmy Cooper in ''The O.C.'', and the voice of the title character in the 1997 Disney ...
as Mark Nolin
* Thomas Pierce as Jaymie
* Vladimir Versailles as Banner
* Devon Ray as Kahlil
* Andy Riddle as O'Brien
* Marla Mindelle as Kate
* Christopher Mann as Principal Wade
* Khalil McMillan as Coach KJ
* Raekwon as Ice
References
External links
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2010s sports drama films
2019 films
Films shot in Philadelphia
2010s American films
American sports drama films
2019 directorial debut films
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