Rookie high school football coach Molly McGrath has a harder time than she expected trying to whip her tough inner-city team members into shape.
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Cast verified as complete
| Goldie Hawn | ... |
Molly
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| Swoosie Kurtz | ... |
Verna
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| Robyn Lively | ... |
Alice
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Brandy Gold | ... |
Marian
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| James Keach | ... |
Frank
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| Jan Hooks | ... |
Stephanie
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| Bruce McGill | ... |
Darwell
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| Nipsey Russell | ... |
Edwards
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| Mykelti Williamson | ... |
Bird
(as Mykel T. Williamson)
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| Tab Thacker | ... |
Finch
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| Wesley Snipes | ... |
Trumaine
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| Jsu Garcia | ... |
Cerulo
(as Nick Corri)
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| Woody Harrelson | ... |
Krushinski
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Willie J. Walton | ... |
Marvel
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| Rodney Hill | ... |
Peanut
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Lindsey Orr | ... |
Central Player
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Albert Michel Jr. | ... |
Alonzo
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Eddie Frescas | ... |
Translator
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| M. Emmet Walsh | ... |
Coes
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| Ellia English | ... |
Marva
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Jenny Havens | ... |
Jeannie
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Tony Salome | ... |
Mr. Remo
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| George Wyner | ... |
Principal Walker
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| Noel De Souza | ... |
Doctor
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| Ann Doran | ... |
Mrs. Chatham
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| Gloria Stuart | ... |
Mrs. Connoly
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Pilar Delano | ... |
Angelique
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| Bruce French | ... |
Mayhew
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Royce Wallace | ... |
Judge
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| Hakeem Abdul-Samad | ... |
Boy
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| Lee Weaver | ... |
Maurice
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| LL Cool J | ... |
Rapper
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Vincent J. Isaac | ... |
Companion #1
(as Vincent Isaac)
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Stan Foster | ... |
Companion #2
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Dap Sugar Willie | ... |
Poolhall Man #1
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| Chino 'Fats' Williams | ... |
Poolhall Man #2
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| John Vargas | ... |
Poolhall Man #3
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David Kanakes | ... |
Goon #1
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| David Nieker | ... |
Goon #2
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Tom E. Willman | ... |
Prescott Assistant Coach
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| Gwen McGee | ... |
Bird's Girl
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Tan'ya Harris | ... |
Central Cheerleader
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Deborah Webber | ... |
Spectator
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| Gary Austin | ... |
Spectator
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Richard Burton Brown | ... |
Referee
(as Richard B. Brown)
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Sylvester Blaylock | ... |
Referee
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| Steve Carlson | ... |
Prescott Quarterback
(as Steven L. Carlson)
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| April Audia | ... |
Chatham Private School Student (uncredited)
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Gary Banks | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Jimmy Borto | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Craig Caddell | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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| Josef Cannon | ... |
Central Player (uncredited)
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Michelle Cohen | ... |
Girl in Stands (uncredited)
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Carlo Colosimo | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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Amelia L. Dufern | ... |
Young Molly (uncredited)
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David J. Haynes | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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| Jock Hedblade | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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| James Kall | ... |
Line Judge (uncredited)
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George Nottoli | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Sabrina Padwa | ... |
Girl at Dance (uncredited)
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Margaret Richey | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Frankie Hollywood Rodriguez | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Todd Rogers | ... |
Bleacher Fan (uncredited)
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Louis Rugani | ... |
Fan leaving grandstand (uncredited)
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| Jennifer Scott | ... |
Cheerleader (uncredited)
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Joey Spatafora | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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Mark Tuggle | ... |
(uncredited)
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Bob Wagner | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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| D. Danny Warhol | ... |
Football fan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Ritchie | ||
Written by
| Ezra Sacks | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Goldie Hawn | ... | executive producer |
| Anthea Sylbert | ... | producer |
| Gordon A. Webb | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| James Newton Howard | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald E. Thorin | ||
Editing by
| Richard A. Harris | ||
Editorial Department
| Pamela Easley | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Roderick W. Finney | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Jack Garsha | ... | color timer |
| White Gloves | ... | negative cutter |
| Harold E. Hinsle | ... | assistant film editor: Chicago |
| Toni Morgan | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Marion Dougherty | ||
Production Design by
| Boris Leven | ||
Art Direction by
| Stephen Myles Berger | ||
Set Decoration by
| Phil Abramson | ||
Makeup Department
| Rodger Jacobs | ... | makeup artist: Chicago |
| Cheri Minns | ... | makeup artist: Goldie Hawn |
| Kim Samson | ... | hair stylist |
| Lillian Toth | ... | hair stylist: Chicago (as Lillian A. Toth) |
Production Management
| Gordon A. Webb | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| J. Tom Archuleta | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jim Benoit | ... | second assistant director: Chicago |
| Thomas J. Mack | ... | first assistant director |
| Stefanie Moore | ... | additional second assistant director: Chicago (as Stefanie A. Moore) |
| Peter Norman | ... | second unit director: Chicago |
| Emmitt-Leon O'Neill | ... | second assistant director |
| Skip Surguine | ... | first assistant director: Chicago |
| Marvin Towns Jr. | ... | second assistant director: Chicago |
Art Department
| Mike Cunningham | ... | assistant property master |
| Michael Ross | ... | property master |
| Thomas Sedor | ... | assistant property master: Chicago |
| Robert R. Volpe | ... | assistant property master: Chicago |
| Joseph G. Pacelli Jr. | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Greg Agalsoff | ... | boom operator |
| James R. Alexander | ... | sound mixer |
| John Benson | ... | sound effects editor |
| David Franklin Bergad | ... | assistant sound editor (as David Bergad) |
| Karen Brocco | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gloria D'Alessandro | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Vivien Hillgrove | ... | dialogue editor (as Vivien Hillgrove Gilliam) |
| Ronald Jacobs | ... | supervising sound editor (as Ronald A. Jacob) |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | rerecording mixer (as Rob Litt) |
| Michael Magill | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Diana Pellegrini | ... | foley artist |
| E. Jeane Putnam | ... | assistant sound editor (as Jeane Putnam) |
| Mark Server | ... | boom operator |
| Robert Shoup | ... | sound effects editor |
| Karen Spangenberg | ... | dialogue editor |
| John Nutt | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Philip Rogers | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | rerecording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Cliff Wenger | ... | special effects |
| Eric Roberts | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Donna Garrett | ... | stunts |
| Kay Whipple | ... | stunts (as Kay H. Whipple) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James F. Boyle | ... | gaffer |
| Gerrit Dangremond | ... | camera operator: Chicago |
| Peter Davidian | ... | electrical best boy |
| Craig Denault | ... | camera operator |
| Brian C. Glover | ... | first assistant camera: Chicago |
| Daniel C. Gold | ... | first assistant camera |
| Rob Hahn | ... | first assistant camera |
| Bill Hardin | ... | second assistant camera: Chicago |
| Steven Hiller | ... | first assistant camera: Chicago |
| Mort Hyatt | ... | key grip: Chicago |
| Daniel R. Jordan | ... | key grip |
| Mark Ludwig | ... | second assistant camera |
| Frank Miller | ... | camera operator: Chicago |
| William R. Neilsen Sr. | ... | first assistant camera: Chicago |
| James A. Pendleton | ... | second assistant camera: Chicago |
| Ron Phillips | ... | still photographer: Chicago |
| Don Schwatz | ... | dolly grip |
| Bruce W. Talamon | ... | still photographer |
| Robert C. Thomas | ... | camera operator |
| Lynn Troupe | ... | best boy grip |
| Paul Vombrack | ... | director of photography: second unit, Chicago (as Paul F. Vombrack) |
Casting Department
| Glenn Daniels | ... | casting assistant |
| James Kall | ... | casting assistant |
| Lauren Lloyd | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Wayne A. Finkelman | ... | costumes: Ms. Hawn |
| Eddie Marks | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jennifer L. Parsons | ... | costumer: women |
| Radford Polinsky | ... | costumer: men, Chicago (as Radford Polensky) |
| Daniel Richter | ... | costumer: men, Chicago |
| Nick Scarano | ... | costumer: men |
| Carolyn Schraut-Barczak | ... | set costumer: Chicago (as Carolyn Barczak) |
Location Management
| Ira S. Rosenstein | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Donald Harris | ... | music editor |
| James Newton Howard | ... | music producer |
| Phil Marshall | ... | musician: marching band |
| Hawk Wolinski | ... | music recording producer |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Christopher Flick | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
| James Newton Howard | ... | synthesizer programmer (uncredited) |
| Michael Landau | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Patrick Leonard | ... | additional synth programmer (uncredited) |
| Steve Lukather | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Larry Williams | ... | musician: synthesizer, saxophone (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marshall Schlom | ... | script supervisor |
| Michael Leeson | ... | script revisions (uncredited) |
| Phil Alden Robinson | ... | script revisions (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Tino Caira | ... | transportation captain |
| George DiLeonardi | ... | transportation captain: Chicago (as George J. DiLeonardi) |
| Craig Pinkard | ... | transportation coordinator |
| John M. Woodward | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Nancy E. Barr | ... | production coordinator |
| Stanley Brossette | ... | unit publicist |
| Pamela Cederquist | ... | aide to producer |
| Tom Fears | ... | football coach |
| Tom Gillman | ... | assistant to producers |
| Joel Hall | ... | football dance choreographer |
| Deloris Claris Horn | ... | assistant: Ms. Hawn |
| Patti James | ... | assistant: Ms. Sylbert |
| Harriet Kehl | ... | script supervisor: second unit, Chicago (as Harriet E. Kehl) |
| John Sanders | ... | assistant football coach: Ms. Hawn |
| Paula Tracy Smuin | ... | choreographer |
| Barbara Tobolowsky | ... | assistant: Mr. Ritchie |
| Ernie Wheelwright | ... | football coach |
| Craig Caddell | ... | extras (uncredited) |
| Pam Ellington | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Catherine Jane Holzer | ... | assistant production accountant (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey P. Kloth | ... | unit projectionist (uncredited) |
| Robert C. Romanus | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Karen Shaw | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1986) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- CBS (1989) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Warner Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Bros. (1986) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Films (1986) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1998) (Finland) (tv)
- Scanvideo (1987) (Finland) (video)
- Shout Select (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1993) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Saul Zaentz Film Center (post-production sound services)
- Sportsrobe (costumes)
- The Mark Baron Company (studio publicity)
- Universal Title (titles and opticals)
- Warner Bros. Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Molly is a high school track coach who knows just as much about football as anyone else on the planet. When the football coach's position becomes vacant, she applies for the job, despite expecting sniggers from fellow staff members and her former husband.
Written by Murray Chapman |
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| Taglines | Her dream was to coach high school football. Her nightmare was Central High. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $5,472,905, 17 Feb 1986 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Credited film debut of Woody Harrelson. See more » |
| Goofs | Krushinski is just demoted from starting quarterback. He mentions to Molly that he makes a great slot back. The next scene is of a slot back making a great run, only the slot back is black. He gets tackled and when he gets up you see a very white Krushinski with the ball. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in At the Cassette Store, Part 2 (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Good Hands See more » |
| Quotes |
Marvel:
Fuck you! Molly McGrath: Fuck you what? Marvel: Fuck you... Coach McGrath. Molly McGrath: Better. See more » |