Spooner

1989 1h 38m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 4

Drama

Synopsis

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An escaped convict starts a new life as a Texas high school English teacher and wrestling coach, attempting to turn a fledgling team into a championship squad. He tries to make a difference in the life of a tough juvenile delinquent and falls in love with a fellow teacher, all while trying to keep out of sight of pursuing lawmen.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Urich
Michael Gillette / Harry Spooner
Jane Kaczmarek
Gail Archer
Brent David Fraser
Shane
Conrad Bachmann
Gary Bairos
Wrestler
Paul Gleason
Roland Hyde

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: George T. Miller
Writers: Peter I. Baloff, Dave Wollert
Languages: English

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1 / 5

ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 5

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 5

CAST

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Robert Urich and Jane Kaczmarek and Brent David Fraser carry the top of the cast.

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4 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0098376 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

George T. Miller directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

137 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Robert Urich and Jane Kaczmarek and Brent David Fraser carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0098376 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.