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The Bad News Bears
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Overview

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7.0/10   7,175 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Bill Lancaster (written by)
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Release Date:
7 April 1976 (USA) more
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Tagline:
...together they make it happen! more
Plot:
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win more
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(16 articles)
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A great American film more (77 total)

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Runtime:
102 min
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Color:
Color (Movielab) | Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Glen Glenn Sound)
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Trivia:
Throughout the film, Morris Buttermaker (Walter Matthau) is constantly drinking beer, yet he is seldom seen drinking the same brand. Buttermaker is seen at various times in the film drinking Budweiser, Miller High Life, Schlitz "Kingers", Pabst Blue Ribbon, and original Coors. He is, however, shown drinking Budweiser on several occasions. more
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Continuity: After Kelly Leak's homerun gives the Bears their first win of the season (against the White Sox) the footage of the Bears celebrating at home plate around Kelly shows a Yankee catcher. This footage was actually from the alternate ending which had the Bears winning the final game against the Yankees. more
Quotes:
Joey Turner: But Dad, I wanted to strike him out! more
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A great American film, 12 February 2002
10/10
Author: fuldamobil from L.A.

I'm surprised this film is not higher rated. This is a great film about America and certainly one of the great comedies. Walter Matthau was born for this role. The kids are impeccably cast. Hilarious, moving and inspirational.

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