Beer League (2006)

An unemployed slacker inspires his softball teammates to improve their game so they won't get kicked out of the local league.

Director:

Frank Sebastiano

Writers:

Frank Sebastiano, Artie Lange

Stars:

Artie Lange, Ralph Macchio, Anthony DeSando

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Artie Lange	...	Artie DeVanzo
Ralph Macchio	...	Maz
Anthony DeSando	...	Dennis Mangenelli
Cara Buono	...	Linda Salvo
Jimmy Palumbo	...	Johnny Trinno
Joe Lo Truglio	...	Dave
Jerry Minor	...	Tim
Seymour Cassel	...	Dirt
Michael Deeg	...	Alfonse
Laurie Metcalf	...	Artie's Mom
Elizabeth Regen	...	Gina
Maddie Corman	...	Marilyn
Frank Pellegrino	...	Gina's Dad
Daniel Tay	...	Max
Keren Gilbert	...	Vicki Galliotta

Storyline

Beer, broads and baseball: a group of misfits whose weekly softball games seem to have a lot more to do with getting into fights for macho dominance than hitting home runs. Artie is an unemployed and unmotivated drunk that is predictably still living with his mother. He is on a losing softball team, and he and his teammates are facing the end of softball as they know it if they can't pull it together. When love enters his life, it unexpectedly alters Artie's low self-esteem, and the odds for winning, not only the league trophy, but a new life, are certainly looking up. He and his teammates will have to go for the win.

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Plot Keywords:

softball | baseball | beer | slacker | baseball movie | 

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Taglines:

No Gut, No Glory

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Genres:

Comedy | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for non-stop language including strong sexual references, sexuality, nudity and drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Artie Lange's Beer League

Filming Locations:

Bayonne, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$275,606, 17 September 2006, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$475,000, 24 September 2006

Company Credits

Production Co:

Identity Films (I),CKRush Entertainment,Beer League Holdings

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Laurie Metcalf plays Artie Lange's mother, despite being only 8 years older.

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Goofs

In the diner scene where Artie's girlfriend Linda throws French fries at him, if you look at the window sill above Artie's shoulder to the left you can see a lone French fry that appears and disappears BEFORE she actually throws them at Artie. This scene is obviously compiled from multiple takes and somebody missed a French fry when they were cleaning up from the previous take.

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Quotes

Linda Salvo: Be honest with me, Artie. The only reason you like me is because I fuck you.
Artie DeVanzo: Not at all... I mean it's awesome.

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Crazy Credits

Deleted scenes and outtakes are shown during the credits.

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Connections

Referenced in Howard Stern on Demand: Joey G Phoner/Live (2006)

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Soundtracks

You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
Written by Randy Bachman
Performed by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Exactly as promised! Lots of laughs...

How can anyone complain about this movie?? It's extremely funny at times and exactly what was promised, a small budget comedy with lots of raunchy humor. Just like everything else Stern related I think people feel the need to be critical even when it isn't warranted. Go see the movie. If you're a fan of the Stern show and a fan of Artie you won't be disappointed. I was surprised to see how much of the movie came directly from Artie's real life experiences. Any true fan will spot them right away (including the Mattingly poster!). This may not be the movie you want to take a first date to go see but it's good for a fun night out with the guys. I just hope everyone that leaves a comment actually saw the movie and aren't just making up comments to push an agenda.