The Bad News Bears (1976)
The coach is waiting for his next beer. The pitcher is waiting for her first bra. The team is waiting for a miracle. Consider the possibilities.
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
Director: Michael Ritchie
Genre: Family, Comedy
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: April 6, 1976
Cast
- Walter Matthau - Coach Morris Buttermaker
- Tatum O'Neal - Amanda Whurlitzer
- Vic Morrow - Roy Turner
- Joyce Van Patten - Cleveland
- Ben Piazza - Councilman Whitewood
- Jackie Earle Haley - Kelly Leak
- Alfred Lutter - Ogilvie
- Chris Barnes - Tanner Boyle
- Erin Blunt - Ahmad Abdul Rahim
- Gary Lee Cavagnaro - Endelberg
Screenplay
Music: Jerry Fielding
Cinematography: John A. Alonzo
Editing: Richard A. Harris
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $42M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Great Sports Triumph of the Underdog
Keywords
underdog, california, sports, baseball, coach, alcoholic, baseball player, alcoholic father, little league, father daughter reunion, alcohol problems, athletic girl, father son relationship, father daughter relationship, kids' sports team
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bad News Bears about?
- An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
- Who directed The Bad News Bears?
- The Bad News Bears was directed by Michael Ritchie.
- Who stars in The Bad News Bears?
- The Bad News Bears stars Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten, Ben Piazza, Jackie Earle Haley.
- How long is The Bad News Bears?
- The Bad News Bears has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Bad News Bears?
- The Bad News Bears is a Family, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Bad News Bears?
- The Bad News Bears had a budget of $9M.
- How much did The Bad News Bears gross?
- The Bad News Bears grossed $42M worldwide.
- Where was The Bad News Bears produced?
- The Bad News Bears was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Bad News Bears?
- The themes of The Bad News Bears include: The Great Sports Triumph of the Underdog.