Summary:
In the sumer of 1976, 30-year old Vince Papale is having a tough run of luck. He's been working as a supply teacher for two days a week but has just found out that his job has been eliminated because of budget cuts. His wife gives up on him saying he'll never amount to anything and asks for a divorce. He works as a bartender and plays football with his friends. When the the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Dick Vermeil, announces that he will hold open tryouts for the team, Vince reluctantly decides to give a try. In an almost unheard of feat, he manages to make the team and enjoyed a three year career as a professional football player. Based on a true story.
| Runtime: | 105 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG for sports action and some mild language. |
| Production: | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama, Sport |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ericson Core | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Brad Gann | Written By |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Banks | Janet Cantrell |
| Greg Kinnear | Dick Vermeil |
| Mark Wahlberg | Vince Papale |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Cosmo DeMatteo | Dean German |
| Dov Davidoff | Johnny |
| Kevin Conway | Frank Papale |
| Kirk Acevedo | Tommy |
| Michael Kelly | Pete |
| Michael Mulheren | AC Craney |
| Michael Nouri | Leonard Tose |
| Michael Rispoli | Max Cantrell |
| Nicoye Banks | TJ Banks |
| Sal Darigo | Mick |
| Stink Fisher | Denny Franks |
| Turron Kofi Alleyne | Ronnie Sampson |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ezra Swerdlow | Executive Producer |
| Gordon Gray | Producer |
| Jon Mone | Associate Producer |
| Ken Mok | Producer |
| Mark Ciardi | Producer |
| Nicole Reed | Executive Producer |
| Victor H. Constantino | Executive Producer |
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