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Dean Alexander | ... | Sports Broadcaster |
| Jamie Lee Curtis | ... | Lynn Taylor | |
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Jim Allen | ... | Missile Soldier |
| Gregory Peck | ... | President | |
| William Petersen | ... | Russell (as William L. Petersen) | |
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Red Auerbach | ... | Red Auerbach |
| Lee Richardson | ... | Jeffries | |
| Joshua Zuehlke | ... | Chuck Murdock | |
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Michael Bond | ... | Aide |
| Alex English | ... | Amazing Grace Smith | |
| Alan Autry | ... | George | |
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Steven Bothun | ... | Reporter |
| Michael Bowen | ... | Hot Dog | |
| Dennis Lipscomb | ... | Johnny B. Goode | |
| Frances Conroy | ... | Pamela | |
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Chuck Murdock is an all American kid living in a sleepy town in Montana. He is the top pitcher of the little league team as well. After taking a tour of a nuclear silo, Chuck decides to quit playing little league until nuclear weapons are disarmed. Boston Celtic Amazing Grace Smith hears about Chuck's exploits, and decides to do the same thing. Amazing then moves to the young boy's town to live. More athletes follow suit as well. The town begins to hate Chuck and his family, and this makes Chuck's father angry. But can one kid's message make the world listen? Written by Pat McCurry <ccgrad97@aol.com>
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24 October 1987 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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Written and performed by Steven Van Zandt (as Little Steven)
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Title Card: [Last Lines, before the credits] But wouldn't it be nice?- Amazing Grace SmithSee more »
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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.