A depressed and destitute Nick Irons, a tennis pro banned from the tour for slugging a player during a TV match, agrees to coach a bookie's "head case" son, Joel, who wants to turn pro. The bookie wants his son to get out of tennis and...
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| Vincent Van Patten | ... |
Nick Irons
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| Rae Dawn Chong | ... |
Jennifer Hudson
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| Martin Sheen | ... |
Gil Robbins
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| Valerie Perrine | ... |
Delores Smith
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| Ben Jorgensen | ... |
Joel Robbins
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| Betsy Russell | ... |
Candy
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| Daryl Anderson | ... |
Dale Farley
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| Gerrit Graham | ... |
Bill Cowens
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| Trevor Goddard | ... |
Nails
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John E. Schneider | ... |
Brock Haynie
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Justin Page Buck | ... |
Blaylock
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Roberto Bracone | ... |
Tito
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Todd Rudland | ... |
Jimmy
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Eric Hochman | ... |
Jai
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Steve Zurk | ... |
Mel
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Nels Van Patten | ... |
Tommy
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Fred Stolle | ... |
Self
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| Cliff Drysdale | ... |
Self
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| Tom Nowicki | ... |
Beales
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| Hersha Parady | ... |
Mrs. Lufkowitz
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Brandon Ambrose | ... |
Albert
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Pat Poole | ... |
Spectator
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Casey King | ... |
Umpire I
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| Chauncey Duren | ... |
Umpire II
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David Ayme | ... |
Oxburn
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| Vitas Gerulaitis | ... |
Self
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Derek Brunet | ... |
Ball boy (uncredited)
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Jeff Beltz | ... |
Dog Track Patron (uncredited)
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| Karen Brazelton | ... |
Girl at pool, Joel's Entourage (uncredited)
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Brian Gall | ... |
Saxophone Player (uncredited)
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Gustavo Perez | ... |
Campfire guitarist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lee H. Katzin | ||
Written by
| Vincent Van Patten | ... | (story) & |
| Tom Caffrey | ... | (story) |
| Vincent Van Patten | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Stephanie Warren | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Christopher J. Brough | ... | producer |
| Sid Craig | ... | executive producer |
| James Van Patten | ... | producer |
| Nels Van Patten | ... | associate producer |
| Vincent Van Patten | ... | producer |
Music by
| Kim Bullard | ||
Cinematography by
| Frank P. Flynn | ||
Editing by
| David Campling | ||
| Douglas Ibold | ||
Editorial Department
| Patricia Campling | ... | assistant editor |
| Karen Schwartz | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Alan Berger | ||
| Kathleen Chopin | ||
| Pati Robinson | ... | (as Patti Thomas-Robinson) |
Production Design by
| Tim Duffy | ||
Art Direction by
| William Tabor | ||
Set Decoration by
| Clare Papetti Duane | ||
Costume Design by
| Denise Walsh | ||
Makeup Department
| Lisa Beaudoin | ... | hair stylist |
| Jane Pittman | ... | makeup artist |
| Catherine Shaffer | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jim Katz | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Michael King | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jeff Kay | ... | second second assistant director |
| Cal Naylor | ... | first assistant director |
| Robin R. Oliver | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| James Caldwell | ... | assistant decorator |
| Eric Gilks | ... | property master |
| Joseph Oldeker | ... | lead man |
| Joseph Sorrentino | ... | props |
| Tim Steinouer | ... | lead props |
| Al Texeira | ... | lead man |
Sound Department
| Charles R. Beith Jr. | ... | adr editor / supervising sound editor |
| Billy B. Bell | ... | foley editor (as Bill Bell) |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Craig Clark | ... | dialogue editor |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rick Crampton | ... | dialogue editor |
| Patrick Cyccone Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mike Dickeson | ... | sound effects editor |
| David C. Eichhorn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Steffan Falesitch | ... | dialogue editor |
| Frank Fleming | ... | sound recordist |
| Tommy Goodwin | ... | foley mixer |
| Bryant Grizzell | ... | boom operator |
| Michael Jiron | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gary Macheel | ... | sound effects editor |
| Joe Melody | ... | supervising sound editor (as Joseph Melody) |
| Whit Norris | ... | sound mixer |
| Charles Rychwalski | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jill Schachne | ... | foley artist |
| Mark Steele | ... | dialogue editor |
| Richard Steele | ... | sound effects editor (as Richard S. Steele) |
| Tim Terusa | ... | dialogue editor |
| Stephen Thomas | ... | cable person |
| Daniel W. Victor Jr. | ... | sound stereo consultant |
| Darren Wright | ... | sound effects editor |
Stunts
| Jim O'Rear | ... | stunt driver |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bret Allen | ... | steadicam operator (as Brett Allen) |
| Robert Reed Altman | ... | camera operator |
| Bruce Blackman | ... | electrician |
| Sharon S. Boucher | ... | still photographer |
| Nicholas D. Brown | ... | gaffer |
| Trent Brya | ... | grip |
| David S. Campbell | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robert Campbell | ... | grip (as Bob Campbell) |
| Richard L. Cottrell | ... | key grip |
| Dan Crago | ... | electrician |
| Don Duffield III | ... | second assistant camera (as Don Duffield) |
| Douglas L. Fenclau | ... | electrician |
| Chris Fisher | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tony Foresta | ... | steadicam operator |
| Ernest Fulmer | ... | electrician |
| Edward D. Harvery III | ... | generator operator |
| Jimmy E. Jensen | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Michael LaNinfa | ... | grip |
| Ray Lego | ... | video playback operator |
| Michael Maguire | ... | electrician |
| Alan J. Malatesta | ... | best boy electric |
| Lee McLemore | ... | grip |
| Richard Ramee | ... | rigging gaffer (as Richard Rammee) |
| Anthony Realmuto | ... | camera loader |
| Craig Richards | ... | best boy grip (as Craig W. Richards) |
| Lee Riding | ... | electrician |
| Gerard Sava | ... | assistant camera |
| Alex Simao | ... | grip |
| Kevin Smith | ... | steadicam assistant |
| Wells A. Smith | ... | dolly grip |
| Stan Steadman | ... | grip |
| John Swanson | ... | electrician |
| Michael J. Walsh | ... | first assistant camera |
| Wayne Wegner | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Shane Liem | ... | casting assistant: Los Angeles (as Shane Liem-Jacobson) |
| Lynne Redding | ... | voice casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Terri Binion | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| John Cox | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Jeffrey David Lee | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Christine Melvin | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Bob Basha | ... | location assistant: South Carolina |
| Richard L. Fox | ... | location manager (as Richard L. Fox Jr.) |
| Steven Meola | ... | location assistant (as Steve Meola) |
Music Department
| Christopher Curtis | ... | song writer |
| Kevin J. Edelman | ... | music supervisor |
| Allan K. Rosen | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kathryn Waters | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Kathryn Keenan | ... | transportation captain |
| Stanley Robinson | ... | driver: generator |
| David Schwanke | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Shawn McAllister | ... | driver: cast (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Josué D. Aguilar | ... | production assistant (as Josue Aguilar) |
| Michael Andrews | ... | stand-in |
| Kelly J. Baker | ... | production assistant |
| Brian Berg | ... | production assistant |
| Roxanne Brewer | ... | unit publicist |
| Nicole Chaisson | ... | production assistant |
| Lis Cleveland | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Corrado | ... | stand-in |
| Laura Dent | ... | stand-in |
| Hollister Harrell | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Tim Hawkins | ... | assistant to producer |
| David Hunt | ... | production assistant |
| Charlie John | ... | production assistant |
| Aaron Memon | ... | production assistant |
| Leslie Muniz | ... | production assistant |
| Tammie C. Nader | ... | production assistant |
| Debbie Palmer | ... | production assistant |
| Cynthia Posner | ... | production assistant |
| Donna M. Thompson | ... | production assistant |
| Lori M. Turchin | ... | production coordinator |
| Stephanie Warren | ... | assistant to producer |
| Lawreen K. Yakkel | ... | production coordinator (as Lawreen E. Kayl) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Digi Planet International (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Trimark Pictures
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alter Image (negative cutting)
- Echo Sound Services (sound)
- Encore (avid facilities)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A depressed and destitute Nick Irons, a tennis pro banned from the tour for slugging a player during a TV match, agrees to coach a bookie's "head case" son, Joel, who wants to turn pro. The bookie wants his son to get out of tennis and contracts Nick to discourage him. Nick begins to do that but after an episode with his old flame, Jennifer, and after seeing the kid's determination he decides to teach him all the tricks, both physical and psychological, of the trade. The two battle the kids of a famous coach, unfair refs., injuries, travel all over the southern US, while Nick tries to woo his love back, finally to reach the big championship tennis match where all is resolved in dramatic fashion.
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| Taglines | Has he got what it takes to be a champion? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | As shot, announcers Cliff Drysdale and Fred Stolle were drinking from large cans of Foster's beer while calling the final match. Stolle gets progressively drunk leading to him passed out by the conclusion of the match. All shots of the Foster's were deleted from the final cut, leaving the audience no indication as to what happened to him. See more » |