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Cast
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| Michael Jeter | ... | Norm Snively | |
| Kevin Zegers | ... | Josh Framm | |
| Wendy Makkena | ... | Jackie Framm | |
| Bill Cobbs | ... | Arthur Chaney | |
| Eric Christmas | ... | Judge Cranfield | |
| Jay Brazeau | ... | Referee 1 | |
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Nicola Cavendish | ... | Principal Pepper |
| Brendan Fletcher | ... | Larry Willingham | |
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Norman Browning | ... | Buck Willingham |
| Stephen E. Miller | ... | Coach Barker | |
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Shayn Solberg | ... | Tom |
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Chris Turner | ... | Greg |
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Christine Kennedy | ... | Melissa |
| Frank C. Turner | ... | Bailiff | |
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Marion Dodd | ... | Reporter (as Marian Dodd) |
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A young boy and a talented stray dog with an amazing basketball playing ability become instant friends. Rebounding from his father's accidental death, 12-year-old Josh Framm moves with his family to the small town of Fernfield, Washington. The new kid in town, Josh has no friends and is too shy to try out for the school basketball team. Instead he prefers to practice alone on an abandoned court, he befriends a runaway golden retriever named Buddy. Josh is amazed when he realizes that Buddy loves basketball...that is playing basketball...and he is GOOD! Josh eventually makes the school team and Buddy is named the Team Mascot. Josh and Buddy become the stars of halftime. Buddy's half-time talent draws media attention. Unfortunately, when Buddy's mean former owner, Norm Snively, comes along with a scheme to cash in on the pup's celebrity, it looks like they are going to be separated. Written by <BReid@proedit.com>
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 August 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Disney's Air Bud See more »Filming Locations:
Fort Langley Community Hall, Fort Langley, Langley Township, British Columbia, Canada See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$4,720,516, 3 August 1997, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$24,629,916, 12 December 1997Company Credits
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Larry Willingham: What are you taking me out for?
Buck Willingham: What the hell do you think you are doin'?
Arthur Chaney: Time, ref!
[referee then blew whistle, for time-out]
Buck Willingham: Why are you takin' my kid out for?
Arthur Chaney: 'Cause he's playin' like he's a one-man team.
Buck Willingham: This boy *is* the team!
Arthur Chaney: Maybe, he is to a worked-up father, but to me, he's a player who's got a whole lot to learn. Now, kindly to take your seat, Mr. Willingham, and let me get back to coaching my team.
Buck Willingham: [angrily] Come on, Larry...
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Josh's Dad and Jackie's late husband's name is Andy Framm (seen for just a split-second at 0:39:20 on a cardboard box containing basketball cards). See more »Goofs
The happy face that Josh draws on Bud's cardboard doghouse changes appearance right after he finishes drawing it. See more »Quotes
Arthur Chaney: [after Larry scores an unassisted field-goal, alone] Larry, out!Larry Willingham: What are you taking me out for?
Buck Willingham: What the hell do you think you are doin'?
Arthur Chaney: Time, ref!
[referee then blew whistle, for time-out]
Buck Willingham: Why are you takin' my kid out for?
Arthur Chaney: 'Cause he's playin' like he's a one-man team.
Buck Willingham: This boy *is* the team!
Arthur Chaney: Maybe, he is to a worked-up father, but to me, he's a player who's got a whole lot to learn. Now, kindly to take your seat, Mr. Willingham, and let me get back to coaching my team.
Buck Willingham: [angrily] Come on, Larry...
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