Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)
A boy raised a question, a man answered and the world paid attention.
Average American boy Chuck Murdock goes on a school outing to a nuclear weapons facility, where he learns about the destructive power that sits at the fingertips of the military. Knowing that the world could end with the push of a button, he protests against nuclear war by walking out on his Little League team during a game. Chuck's stunt ends up in the local paper, and as the story snowballs, basketball star "Amazing Grace" Smith decides to boycott sports, too.
Director: Mike Newell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: May 22, 1987
Cast
- Joshua Zuehlke - Chuck Murdock
- Alex English - "Amazing Grace" Smith
- Jamie Lee Curtis - Lynn Taylor
- William Petersen - Russell
- Gregory Peck - President
- Harvey Martin - Mad Dog
- Michael Bowen - Hot Dog
- J.P. Gabriel - Big Guy
- Red Auerbach - Red Auerbach
- Lee Richardson - Jeffries
Screenplay
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Production: TriStar Pictures, Delphi IV Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
usa president, sports, montana, nuclear weapons, little league, exploding airplane
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amazing Grace and Chuck about?
- Average American boy Chuck Murdock goes on a school outing to a nuclear weapons facility, where he learns about the destructive power that sits at the fingertips of the military. Knowing that the world could end with the push of a button, he protests against nuclear war by walking out on his Little League team during a game. Chuck's stunt ends up in the local paper, and as the story snowballs, basketball star "Amazing Grace" Smith decides to boycott sports, too.
- Who directed Amazing Grace and Chuck?
- Amazing Grace and Chuck was directed by Mike Newell.
- Who stars in Amazing Grace and Chuck?
- Amazing Grace and Chuck stars Joshua Zuehlke, Alex English, Jamie Lee Curtis, William Petersen, Gregory Peck, Harvey Martin.
- How long is Amazing Grace and Chuck?
- Amazing Grace and Chuck has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Amazing Grace and Chuck?
- Amazing Grace and Chuck is a Drama film.
- How much did Amazing Grace and Chuck gross?
- Amazing Grace and Chuck grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Amazing Grace and Chuck produced?
- Amazing Grace and Chuck was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Amazing Grace and Chuck?
- The themes of Amazing Grace and Chuck include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.