The Break (1995)

Director:

Lee H. Katzin

Writers (WGA):

Vincent Van Patten (story) &
Tom Caffrey (story) ...

Release Date:

1 September 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Sport

Plot:

A depressed and destitute Nick Irons, a tennis pro banned from the tour for slugging a player during a TV match...

Plot Keywords:

Bonding | Competition | Coach | Tennis | Hit In Crotch

Cast

Vincent Van Patten	...	Nick Irons
Rae Dawn Chong	...	Jennifer Hudson
Martin Sheen	...	Gil Robbins
Valerie Perrine	...	Delores Smith
Ben Jorgensen	...	Joel Robbins
Betsy Russell	...	Candy
Daryl Anderson	...	Dale Farley
Gerrit Graham	...	Bill Cowens
Trevor Goddard	...	Nails
John E. Schneider	...	Brock Haynie
Justin Page Buck	...	Blaylock
Roberto Bracone	...	Tito
Todd Rudland	...	Jimmy
Eric Hochman	...	Jai
Steve Zurk	...	Mel

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some racy sexuality and brief strong language.

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Germany:o.Al. | UK:12 (video premiere) | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Company:

Autumn Wind Films

I really like this movie

I caught The Break on cable one night back in the late 1990's and it became a favorite of mine; a movie I recorded and watch every once in a while for a good story and a good laugh. I will admit that the acting might not be Oscar material (whatever that means) and the plot might be somewhat predictable. However, the relationship between Nick and Joel is really enjoyable to watch evolve (at times the movie reminded me a little bit of a cross between two great sports movies: "Hoosiers" and "Rudy") and there are certain parts of the movie that still make my wife and me laugh out loud. I cannot think of much bad to say about The Break - I highly recommend that anyone who likes movies about sports that are both funny and, dare I say, uplifting, should watch the Break if they can find it, and finding it is not easy.