Catholics vs. Convicts (2016)

Three words that lit a bitter rivalry on fire.

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On October 15, 1988, Notre Dame hosted the University of Miami in what would become one of the greatest games in college football history. It was tradition vs. swagger, the No. 4-ranked Fighting Irish versus the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes, one coaching star, Lou Holtz, versus another, Jimmy Johnson. But the name still attached to the contest came from a t-shirt manufactured by a few Notre Dame students: “Catholics vs. Convicts.” As compelling as the tale of Notre Dame’s dramatic victory is—even losing quarterback Steve Walsh calls it “a helluva ballgame”—the backstory is just as riveting.

Director: Patrick Creadon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
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Production: ESPN Films, ESPN
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

american football, sports documentary, miami hurricanes, college sports, college american football, notre-dame

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catholics vs. Convicts about?
On October 15, 1988, Notre Dame hosted the University of Miami in what would become one of the greatest games in college football history. It was tradition vs. swagger, the No. 4-ranked Fighting Irish versus the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes, one coaching star, Lou Holtz, versus another, Jimmy Johnson. But the name still attached to the contest came from a t-shirt manufactured by a few Notre Dame students: “Catholics vs. Convicts.” As compelling as the tale of Notre Dame’s dramatic victory is—even losing quarterback Steve Walsh calls it “a helluva ballgame”—the backstory is just as riveting.
Who directed Catholics vs. Convicts?
Catholics vs. Convicts was directed by Patrick Creadon.
Who stars in Catholics vs. Convicts?
Catholics vs. Convicts stars Patrick Creadon, Barry Alvarez, Jerry Barca, Bernard Clark, Rich Dalrymple, Pat Eilers.
How long is Catholics vs. Convicts?
Catholics vs. Convicts has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Catholics vs. Convicts?
Catholics vs. Convicts is a Documentary film.
Where was Catholics vs. Convicts produced?
Catholics vs. Convicts was produced in United States of America.