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The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon

  • Episode aired Feb 15, 1998
  • 1h 18m
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Tony Danza in The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998)
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A Philadelphia garbageman who develops his leg muscles from kicking the hydraulic lever on his truck is discovered by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed by them to become a kicker.A Philadelphia garbageman who develops his leg muscles from kicking the hydraulic lever on his truck is discovered by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed by them to become a kicker.A Philadelphia garbageman who develops his leg muscles from kicking the hydraulic lever on his truck is discovered by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed by them to become a kicker.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
895
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,231
480
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    • Director
      • Tim Kelleher
    • Writers
      • Tim Kelleher
      • Greg Fields
    • Stars
      • Tony Danza
      • Jessica Tuck
      • Art LaFleur
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    • Director
      • Tim Kelleher
    • Writers
      • Tim Kelleher
      • Greg Fields
    • Stars
      • Tony Danza
      • Jessica Tuck
      • Art LaFleur
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    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Tony Danza
    Tony Danza
    • Barney Gorman
    Jessica Tuck
    Jessica Tuck
    • Marie Gorman
    Art LaFleur
    Art LaFleur
    • Gus Rogenheimer
    Jaime Cardriche
    Jaime Cardriche
    • Bubba
    Julie Stewart
    Julie Stewart
    • Eagles recruiter
    Gil Filar
    • Danny Gorman
    Al Ruscio
    Al Ruscio
    • Barney's father
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Randolph Pratt
    Chris Berman
    Chris Berman
    • Chris Berman
    Rummy Bishop
    • Joe
    Jason Blicker
    Jason Blicker
    • Peter Gorman
    Ken Daniels
    • Male Reporter
    Danilo Di Julio
    Danilo Di Julio
    • Dallas Cowboy #49
    Dan Dierdorf
    • Dan Dierdorf
    Ron Gabriel
    • Monty
    Barclay Hope
    Barclay Hope
    • Mitchell
    Marvin Karon
    • Dr. Huff
    Peter Keleghan
    Peter Keleghan
    • Captain Walker
    • Director
      • Tim Kelleher
    • Writers
      • Tim Kelleher
      • Greg Fields
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    • Trivia
      Game play footage was provided by NFL films and focuses on the 1996 Eagles season, their first in there Midnight Green uniforms.
    • Goofs
      After Barney scores the game winning touchdown, his Eagles teammates rush the field and the announcer says the game is over. Even though the game ended with the Eagles winning on a touchdown they still would have been forced to kick an extra point or go for a two point conversion.
    • Quotes

      Gus Rogenheimer: GORMAN! YOU COULDN'T KNOCK A SICK INFANT OFF OF A POTTY SEAT!

      Barney Gorman: Coach, I don't mean to criticize, but I usually respond better to encouragement.

      Gus Rogenheimer: Oh, really? MOVE IT, YOU PUKE! MOVE IT!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Sports Jeopardy!: Episode #2.30 (2016)

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    10/10
    Can be summed up in four words: Greatest Movie Ever Made
    A movie about a garbage man (Tony Danza) who gets hit on the head and becomes a field goal kicking sensation for the Philadelphia Eagles. With a plot like this, can you expect anything less than the greatest movie ever made? This movie has it all: superb acting, comedy, drama, suspense, great action sequences, and a megastar in Tony Danza. What else can I say for you to realize that this is the GREATEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME. Forget "The Godfather" and Citizen Kane. They don't even compare to this movie. *************** out of ********** (15 stars out of 10)

    This is to football movies what "Raging Bull" is to boxing movies!!!! The only bummer is that since it aired on television and was not released in theaters, it was disqualified from Oscar consideration. Go rent this classic now!
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    • Release date
      • February 15, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Philadelphia Phenomenon
    • Filming locations
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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