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The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998) (TV)
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15 February 1998 (USA) morePlot:
A Philadelphia garbageman who develops his leg muscles from kicking the hydraulic lever on his truck... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Great Kids' Movie and Fun for Adults, Too moreCast
(Credited cast) | Tony Danza | ... | Barney Gorman |
 | Jessica Tuck | ... | Marie Gorman |
 | Art LaFleur | ... | Gus Rogenheimer |
 | Jaime Cardriche | ... | Bubba |
 | Julie Stewart | ... | Eagles recruiter |
| Gil Filar | ... | Danny Gorman |
 | Al Ruscio | ... | Barney's father |
| Ray Wise | ... | Randolph Pratt |
| Chris Berman | ... | Himself |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Rummy Bishop | ... | Joe |
| Jason Blicker | ... | Peter Gorman |
| Ken Daniels | ... | Male Reporter |
| Dan Dierdorf | ... | Himself |
| Dan Di Julio | ... | Dallas Cowboy #49 |
| Ron Gabriel | ... | Monty |
 | Barclay Hope | ... | Mitchell |
| Marvin Karon | ... | Dr. Huff |
 | Peter Keleghan | ... | Captain Walker |
| Teresa Kruze | ... | Female Reporter |
| Janet Lo | ... | Ms. Vanderpool |
| Jeffrey Lurie | ... | Barney's Friend |
| Tim MacMenamin | ... | Tough Guy |
| Chantale Nadeau | ... | Beautiful Woman |
| Gladys O'Connor | ... | Mavis |
 | Sean Orr | ... | Bill Casey |
| Karen Robinson | ... | Sally |
 | Vik Sahay | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Cliff Saunders | ... | Server #2 |
| Anna Starnino | ... | Server |
| Fred Stoller | ... | Larry |
| John Vasilantonakis | ... | Big Biker |
| Michael Vollans | ... | Jeffrey |
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The kicking stand-in for Tony Danza was Mike Vanderjagt, the former kicker for the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys. moreFAQ
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If you are expecting a masterpiece, the title of this one tells you to look elsewhere. But if you are looking for some good, clean, fun with an unbelievable plot, look no further. The willing suspension of disbelief is important if you want to enjoy this film, but afterall, which of us doesn't have a little boy in us that still wants to be a professional football player someday? This film gives us the chance to see it happening to a deserving guy--a garbageman, nonetheless. The movie also has a lot of fun moments, like when the kicker gets to room with the biggest lineman on the team. And while it is not Aesop fare, there is a lesson to be learned here, too--that putting our dreams and opportunities in front of all else that is dear to us can be costly. If you like movies about football, this one is a cute story that is reminiscent of Disney's 1976 film "Gus" about a field-goal kicking mule. This just brings the story into a more human perspective. The kids will love it.