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4.5/10   443 votes
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Director:
Tim Kelleher
Writers:
Tim Kelleher (writer) &
Greg Fields (writer)
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Release Date:
15 February 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Sport more
Plot:
A Philadelphia garbageman who develops his leg muscles from kicking the hydraulic lever on his truck... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
Great Kids' Movie and Fun for Adults, Too more (3 total)

Cast

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Tony Danza ... Barney Gorman

Jessica Tuck ... Marie Gorman

Art LaFleur ... Gus Rogenheimer
Jaime Cardriche ... Bubba

Julie Stewart ... Eagles recruiter
Gil Filar ... Danny Gorman

Al Ruscio ... Barney's father
Ray Wise ... Randolph Pratt
Chris Berman ... Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rummy Bishop ... Joe

Jason Blicker ... Peter Gorman
Ken Daniels ... Male Reporter
Dan Dierdorf ... Himself
Dan Di Julio ... Dallas Cowboy #49
Ron Gabriel ... Monty

Barclay Hope ... Mitchell
Marvin Karon ... Dr. Huff

Peter Keleghan ... Captain Walker
Teresa Kruze ... Female Reporter
Janet Lo ... Ms. Vanderpool
Jeffrey Lurie ... Barney's Friend
Tim MacMenamin ... Tough Guy
Chantale Nadeau ... Beautiful Woman
Gladys O'Connor ... Mavis

Sean Orr ... Bill Casey
Karen Robinson ... Sally

Vik Sahay ... Taxi Driver
Cliff Saunders ... Server #2
Anna Starnino ... Server
Fred Stoller ... Larry
John Vasilantonakis ... Big Biker
Michael Vollans ... Jeffrey
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Philadelphia Phenomenon (USA) (short title)
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Runtime:
78 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Greece:K | Australia:PG
Filming Locations:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada more
Company:
Brillstein-Grey Entertainment more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Jeffrey Lurie, who who played Barney's friend, was the real life owner of the Philadelphia Eagles. more

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6 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
Great Kids' Movie and Fun for Adults, Too, 4 July 1999
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Author: Ogden Knight from United States

If you are expecting a masterpiece, the title of this one tells you to look elsewhere. But if you are looking for some good, clean, fun with an unbelievable plot, look no further. The willing suspension of disbelief is important if you want to enjoy this film, but afterall, which of us doesn't have a little boy in us that still wants to be a professional football player someday? This film gives us the chance to see it happening to a deserving guy--a garbageman, nonetheless. The movie also has a lot of fun moments, like when the kicker gets to room with the biggest lineman on the team. And while it is not Aesop fare, there is a lesson to be learned here, too--that putting our dreams and opportunities in front of all else that is dear to us can be costly. If you like movies about football, this one is a cute story that is reminiscent of Disney's 1976 film "Gus" about a field-goal kicking mule. This just brings the story into a more human perspective. The kids will love it.

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