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Slap Shot (1977)
This 1977 film is a cult classic. Starring Paul Newman, it follows the fictional Charlestown Chiefs, a minor league team from a small town whose mill is facing massive layoffs. To bring excitement and fans, the team resorts to violent play. It is sports comedy at its best.
Production Details
- Released: 25 Feb 1977 in United States
- DVD Release: 25 Nov 2008
- Runtime: 123 min
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
- Rated: R
- Starring: Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, Strother Martin
- BoxOffice : $28,000,000
- Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
Story/Plot:
A failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery.
Slap Shot was Written by Nancy Dowd and directed by George Roy Hill .
7.3/10 IMDB Rating
83% Rotten Tomatoes
61/100 Metacritic
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