The story of the NHL's early years, focusing on the battle between the players, led by Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay, and the owners, over issues of benefits, pensions and the like.
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- 4 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast
| Aidan Devine | ... |
Ted Lindsay
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| Kevin Conway | ... |
Gordie Howe
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| Robin Gammell | ... |
Conn Smythe
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| Carl Marotte | ... |
Marty Pavelich
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| Richard Donat | ... |
Jimmy Norris
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| Dan Lett | ... |
Bruce Norris
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| Michael J. Reynolds | ... |
Clarence Campbell
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Roman Podhora | ... |
Larry Suharchuk
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| Billy Van | ... |
Les, the Trainer
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| R.H. Thomson | ... |
Milton Mound
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| Al Waxman | ... |
Jack Adams
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Luigi Antonacci | ... |
Accordionist
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Chris Bensen | ... |
Chicago Coach
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Robert Benson | ... |
Priest
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Richard Blackburn | ... |
Promoter
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| Alex Carter | ... |
Gus Mortson
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Clive Cholerton | ... |
Leaf #1
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Joseph Ciccoritti | ... |
Frankie Carbo
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Mary Ann Coles | ... |
NHL Secretary
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| Michael Copeman | ... |
Sammy Hunt
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Neil Dainard | ... |
Erickson
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Vanessa J. Daniel | ... |
Hockey Wife
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Lisa Davis | ... |
Mary
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| Louis Di Bianco | ... |
Carlo
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| Roger Dunn | ... |
Labour Official
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Victor Ertmanis | ... |
Jimmy Skinner
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Ronn Finn | ... |
Linesman
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Mark-Cameron Fraser | ... |
Glenn Hall
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John Friesen | ... |
Dewey
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David Gardner | ... |
Frank Selke Sr.
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| Kevin Jubinville | ... |
Fern Flaman
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| Brian Kaulback | ... |
Usher
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| David Keeley | ... |
Cop
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| Joel Keller | ... |
Matt
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Andrew Lewarne | ... |
Dad
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Christopher Marren | ... |
Bob Feller
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Brett Miller | ... |
Detroit hockey player
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| Thomas Mitchell | ... |
Jimmy Thomson
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| David Mucci | ... |
Doug Harvey
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| Lachlan Murdoch | ... |
Child
(as Lachlin Murdoch)
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| John Nelles | ... |
Morton
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| Tim Progosh | ... |
Player #3
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| Todd Schroeder | ... |
Bill Gadsby
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| Dan Shea | ... |
Toronto Maple Leaf Goon
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Todd Shroeder | ... |
Bill Gadsby
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| Scott Speedman | ... |
Rookie
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| Amanda Tapping | ... |
Colleen Howe
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Claudia Theriault | ... |
Barmaid
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| Hugh Thompson | ... |
Red Kelly
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| Kristen Thomson | ... |
Pat Lindsay
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| Jason Weinberg | ... |
Player #2
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Steve Whistance-Smith | ... |
Busher Jackson
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Peter Windrem | ... |
Player #1
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Ron Reider | ... |
Hockey player (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jerry Ciccoritti | ||
Written by
| David Cruise | ... | (book) |
| David Cruise | ... | (screenplay) |
| Alison Griffiths | ... | (book) |
| Alison Griffiths | ... | (screenplay) |
| Phil Savath | ... | () |
| Don Truckey | ... | () |
Produced by
| Bernard Zukerman | ... | producer |
Music by
| John McCarthy | ||
Cinematography by
| Barry Stone | ||
Editing by
| George Roulston | ||
Casting By
| Robin D. Cook | ||
| Claire Hewitt | ||
Production Design by
| Arthur Herriott | ||
Art Direction by
| Catherine Basaraba | ||
Costume Design by
| Tulla Nixon | ||
Production Management
| Lars Dahl | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pazz Neglia | ... | assistant director |
| John Pace | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Dave Bracken | ... | construction coordinator |
| Craig Grant | ... | property master |
| Jason Herriott | ... | scenic artist |
Sound Department
| Jim Hopkins | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Mark Wright | ... | re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Jon Campfens | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Joel Skeete | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| Eric Bryson | ... | stunts |
| Robert Racki | ... | stunts |
| Dan Shea | ... | stunt coordinator |
| John Stoneham Jr. | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Botelho | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Jennifer N. Scott | ... | senior casting assistant |
Music Department
| Jim McGrath | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Ron Searles | ... | score recording engineer |
Additional Crew
| Gerry O'Hanley | ... | staging crew leader |
| Dan Shea | ... | hockey coordinator |
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Special Effects
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This powerful tale of the NHL's early years follows Ted Lindsay, an all-star for the Detroit Red Wings, in his quest to create a Player's Association to protect the rights of players against the ravages of monopolistic, profit taking owners. Lindsay, spurred on by the memory of a former teammate who died broke because he couldn't access his pension, mobilizes players from around the league to his cause. Written by Binyamin Appelbaum |
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| Taglines | The bloodiest fight in NHL history wasn't on the ice. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lisa Ciara's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Top 10 Hockey Movies (2015). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ted Lindsay:
What bylaws? I've been in the league for 12 years I've never seen no bylaws! Conn Smythe: They're right here [brandishes a book] Milton Mound: May I see them please? Conn Smythe: They're confidential. Milton Mound: How can a bylaw be confidential? Conn Smythe: Only the governors are privy to them. It says so right here in the bylaws. Milton Mound: Well you show me where it says that. Conn Smythe: You're prohibited from seeing the bylaws. It says so in the bylaw! See more » |