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Amazing Grace and Chuck

  • 19871987
  • PGPG
  • 1h 54m
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5.8/10
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Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
A little league player named Chuck refuses to ever pitch again until nuclear weapons are disarmed. Basketball star "Amazing Grace" Smith follows the boy's example, and starts a trend.
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A little league player named Chuck refuses to ever pitch again until nuclear weapons are disarmed. Basketball star "Amazing Grace" Smith follows the boy's example, and starts a trend.A little league player named Chuck refuses to ever pitch again until nuclear weapons are disarmed. Basketball star "Amazing Grace" Smith follows the boy's example, and starts a trend.A little league player named Chuck refuses to ever pitch again until nuclear weapons are disarmed. Basketball star "Amazing Grace" Smith follows the boy's example, and starts a trend.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mike Newell
  • Writer
    • David Field
  • Stars
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Gregory Peck
    • Dean Alexander
  • Director
    • Mike Newell
  • Writer
    • David Field
  • Stars
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Gregory Peck
    • Dean Alexander
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 36User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Jamie Lee Curtis in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Frances Conroy and Joshua Zuehlke in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Alex English and Joshua Zuehlke in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Jamie Lee Curtis, Frances Conroy, William Petersen, and Joshua Zuehlke in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Joshua Zuehlke in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Cortney Kutner and Joshua Zuehlke in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    William Petersen in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Joshua Zuehlke in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Gregory Peck and Joshua Zuehlke in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
    Gregory Peck and Robert Harper in Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)

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    Jamie Lee Curtis
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Lynn Taylor
    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • President
    Dean Alexander
    • Sports Broadcaster
    Jim Allen
    • Missile Soldier
    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • Russell
    • (as William L. Petersen)
    Red Auerbach
    Red Auerbach
    • Red Auerbach
    Lee Richardson
    Lee Richardson
    • Jeffries
    Joshua Zuehlke
    Joshua Zuehlke
    • Chuck Murdock
    Michael Bond
    • Aide
    Alex English
    Alex English
    • Amazing Grace Smith
    Alan Autry
    Alan Autry
    • George
    Steven Bothun
    • Reporter
    Michael Bowen
    Michael Bowen
    • Hot Dog
    Dennis Lipscomb
    Dennis Lipscomb
    • Johnny B. Goode
    Frances Conroy
    Frances Conroy
    • Pamela
    James Cotterall
    • Third Baseman
    Robert Harper
    Robert Harper
    • Bowman
    Robert Schenkkan
    Robert Schenkkan
    • Pollack
    • Director
      • Mike Newell
    • Writer
      • David Field
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Debut theatrical feature film of cast members Alex English and Joshua Zuehlke. Alex English, the all-star forward for the Denver Nuggets and the National Basketball Association's leading scorer of the 1980's, made his acting debut as Amazing Grace Smith, a character much like himself-sensitive, introspective, highly principled - who decides his moral convictions are stronger than his desire to be a great player. Joshua Zuehlke, a seventh grade star Little League pitcher from Minnesota, made his acting debut as Chuck Murdock, a young man who abruptly leaves childhood behind when he courageously makes a very adult decision.
    • Quotes

      Title Card: [Last Lines, before the credits] But wouldn't it be nice?- Amazing Grace Smith

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Beverly Hills Cop II/Amazing Grace and Chuck/Ishtar/The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Chuck's Lament (A Child's Dream)
      Composed & Produced by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash & Joe Vitale

      Performed by Crosby Stills & Nash

    User reviews36

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    You're never too young for passion and commitment.
    When this movie came out in the late '80s, it spoke out about nuclear proliferation. But the central themes of passion and commitment resonate beyond the time and the cause. Even if you don't agree with or understand Chuck's refusal to play Little League until all the nuclear silos are cleared, you have to believe in his determination to be the one person who makes a difference.

    You don't have to be a sports fan or a political activist to be affected by this film, which combines laughter, tears, dedication and not a few plot twists. Newcomers to the fandom of William Petersen will appreciate his performance as a very conflicted father, trying to do right by his family and his country.
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    • jambalayaval
    • Jun 2, 2004

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1987 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Schweigende Stimmen
    • Filming locations
      • Bozeman, Montana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Delphi IV Productions
      • Delphi V Productions
      • ML Delphi Premier Productions
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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