The Mighty Macs (2011)
She dared to dream. They dared to believe.
In 1971, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms — and the school itself is in danger of being sold — Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.
Director: Tim Chambers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: October 21, 2011
Cast
- Carla Gugino - Cathy Rush
- Marley Shelton - Sister Sunday
- Ellen Burstyn - Mother St. John
- David Boreanaz - Ed Rush
- Katie Hayek - Trish Sharkey
- Kim Blair - Lizanne Caufield
- Meghan Sabia - Jen Galentino
- Margaret Anne Florence - Rosemary Keenan
- Kate Nowlin - Colleen McCann
- Taylor Steel - Mimi Malone
Screenplay
Music: William Ross
Cinematography: Chuck Cohen
Editing: M. Scott Smith
Production: Quaker Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Basketball Stories, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Football Passion, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court
Keywords
philadelphia, pennsylvania, sports, 1970s, basketball, coach, catholic, mother superior, catholic school, convent school, college sports, student athlete
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mighty Macs about?
- In 1971, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms — and the school itself is in danger of being sold — Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.
- Who directed The Mighty Macs?
- The Mighty Macs was directed by Tim Chambers.
- Who stars in The Mighty Macs?
- The Mighty Macs stars Carla Gugino, Marley Shelton, Ellen Burstyn, David Boreanaz, Katie Hayek, Kim Blair.
- How long is The Mighty Macs?
- The Mighty Macs has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Mighty Macs?
- The Mighty Macs is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Mighty Macs?
- The Mighty Macs had a budget of $7M.
- How much did The Mighty Macs gross?
- The Mighty Macs grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Mighty Macs produced?
- The Mighty Macs was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mighty Macs?
- The themes of The Mighty Macs include: Basketball Stories, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Football Passion, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court.