12 Mighty Orphans (2021)
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- PG-13
- 1h 58min
- History, Sport
- 18 Jun 2021 (Canada)
- Movie
Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high-school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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| Luke Wilson | ... |
Rusty Russell
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| Vinessa Shaw | ... |
Juanita Russell
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| Wayne Knight | ... |
Frank Wynn
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| Martin Sheen | ... |
Doc Hall
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| Jake Austin Walker | ... |
Hardy Brown
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| Scott Haze | ... |
Rodney Kidd
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| Levi Dylan | ... |
Fairbanks
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| Jacob Lofland | ... |
Snoggs
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Rooster McConaughey | ... |
Pop Boone
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| King Orba | ... |
Remmert
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| Treat Williams | ... |
Amon Carter
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| Larry Pine | ... |
President Roosevelt
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| Lillie Fink | ... |
Betty
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| Josie Fink | ... |
Betty
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| Slade Monroe | ... |
Wheatie
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Preston Porter | ... |
Dewitt
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| Ron White | ... |
Sheriff Red Wright
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| Woodrow Luttrell | ... |
Leon Pickett
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Jacob Audirsch | ... |
Scott McCall
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| Gavin Warren | ... |
Young Rusty
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| Michael Gohlke | ... |
Crazy
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| Bailey Roberts | ... |
Miller
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| Tyler Silva | ... |
A.P. Torres
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Manuel Tapia | ... |
Carlos Torres
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Austin Shook | ... |
Ray
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| Sampley Barinaga | ... |
Chicken
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| Natasha Bassett | ... |
Opal
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| Carlson Young | ... |
Annie
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| David Lambert | ... |
UIL Member
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| Lane Garrison | ... |
Luther Scarborough
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| Robert Duvall | ... |
Mason Hawk
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| Austin Robert Russell | ... |
Maywood
(as Austin Russell)
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| Kellen McAlone | ... |
Poly Kicker
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Aaron Beck | ... |
Referee (Poly Game 1)
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| Lucy Faust | ... |
Wanda Sealy
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| Jeff Swearingen | ... |
Earl
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| Lee Ellis | ... |
Referee (Poly Game 2)
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Keath Kibbey | ... |
Big Poly Player
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| Kelly Frye | ... |
Young Mary Jane
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| Zach Rose | ... |
Pinkney Russell
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| Heath Freeman | ... |
Coach Cox
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| Brian Lafontaine | ... |
Referee #2
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| Scotty Sayers | ... |
Highland Park Coach
(as Scott Sayers)
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| Robert Henry | ... |
Referee Highland Game
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Troy Dungan | ... |
Amarillo Reporter
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| Robert Musgrave | ... |
Mineral Wells Coach
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Jake McAlister | ... |
Burly Assistant
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Hal Jay | ... |
Radio Announcer
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Matt Herring | ... |
Reveler
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| Kelly Dealyn | ... |
Secretary
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Breckyn Hager | ... |
Greathouse
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George Young Jr. | ... |
Amarillo Coach
(as George Young)
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Gil Prather | ... |
Mason Band Leader
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Angelique De Luca | ... |
Sister Cora
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Harry Hudson | ... |
Dr. Worley
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Michael Lockwood Crouch | ... |
Movie Theater Announcer
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| John Anthony Torres | ... |
Announcer
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Tami Carter | ... |
Highland Park Football Fan (creditOnly)
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| Jack Michael Doke | ... |
Young George
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| Kyle Ament | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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Nathan Anderson | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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Robert Branden Anderson | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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| Miguel Andrews | ... |
Masonic Shriner - Trumpet Player (uncredited)
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| Angieguinn | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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Josie Arsenio | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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| Braden Balazik | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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| William L. Ball | ... |
News paper worker (uncredited)
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Jordyn Barrera | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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| Dave Bass | ... |
Townfolk / Football Fan (uncredited)
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| Ryan Bijan | ... |
President's Aide (uncredited)
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| Alex Bilbrey | ... |
Homeless Kid (uncredited)
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Nash Bland | ... |
Opposing Football Player (uncredited)
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| Stephen Bouldin | ... |
Highland Park High School Football Coach (uncredited)
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Keegan Bouton | ... |
Homeless Kid (uncredited)
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Jason Bremer | ... |
Delivery Driver (uncredited)
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James Broadwater | ... |
Press Box Reporter (uncredited)
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John Lawton Brown | ... |
Orphanage Staff Member (uncredited)
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Simply Phillip Brown | ... |
Cook (uncredited)
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| Julia Gaddy Bryant | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Arthur Calcaterra | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Madison Calhoun | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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Jordyn Cantrell | ... |
Jerry (uncredited)
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| Rachel M. Carothers | ... |
Townsfolk (uncredited)
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| Kevin Carter | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Carlton Caudle | ... |
Referee (Championship Game) (uncredited)
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| Cody Cazares | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Gabby Clark | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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John Confer | ... |
Dad Who Adopts Orphan Kids (uncredited)
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Terrie Cooklin | ... |
UIL Supporter (uncredited)
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Carole Conner Davis | ... |
Townsfolk (uncredited)
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Daniel B. Davis | ... |
UIL Member (uncredited)
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Lance De Los Santos | ... |
UIL Coach (uncredited)
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Maybree Deleon | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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Berkan Dincer | ... |
Daniel (uncredited)
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| Michelle Rose Domb | ... |
UIL Supporter (uncredited)
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| David Eaton | ... |
District Attorney (uncredited)
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| Bryan Fernandez | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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Adam Fisher | ... |
Amarillo Football Player (uncredited)
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| Steven Foradori | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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| Gregory Fountain | ... |
Press Box Reporter (uncredited)
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| Kolbe Garza | ... |
Homeless Child (uncredited)
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| Christina Gonzalez | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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| Jeffery Gray | ... |
Amarillo Football Coach (uncredited)
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Jett Green | ... |
Mary Jane Russell (older) (uncredited)
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| Laura Griffin | ... |
Mighty Mites Fan (uncredited)
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Casey Grisham | ... |
Young Orphan Boy (uncredited)
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Cooper Justin Grisham | ... |
Young Orphan Boy (uncredited)
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PaulaSu Grisham | ... |
Football Fan / Mom (uncredited)
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Jordan Gros | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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Angela Hansen | ... |
Newspaper Purchaser / UIL Supporter (uncredited)
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| Phil Harrison | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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| Ben Hicks | ... |
UIL Supporter (uncredited)
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Jeremy Hockman | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Lori Huffman | ... |
Teacher (uncredited)
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| Mia Jacob | ... |
Homeless Teen (uncredited)
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Lyn Jagger | ... |
UIL Parent / Football Fan (uncredited)
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Trinity Johnson | ... |
Blue Dress Orphan (uncredited)
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| Justin Kenyon | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Michael Lambert | ... |
Hobo (uncredited)
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Kady Lin | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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Amelie Lopez | ... |
Homeless Child (uncredited)
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Reggie Lussier | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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David McReynolds | ... |
Orphanage Orderly (uncredited)
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Isabella Michels | ... |
Homeless Teen / Football Fan (uncredited)
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Danny Miller | ... |
UIL Supporter (uncredited)
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| Kinley Moody | ... |
Young Orphan Girl (uncredited)
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| Dean Morgan | ... |
Highland Park Fan (uncredited)
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| Ella Morrow | ... |
Homeless Teen (uncredited)
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| Erica Muse | ... |
PHS Cheerleader (uncredited)
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Jeff Neisz | ... |
UIL Member (uncredited)
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| Trenton Oneal | ... |
Poly Football Player (uncredited)
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| Violeta Ortega | ... |
Cheerleader (uncredited)
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| Virginia Puga | ... |
Orphanage Staff (uncredited)
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| John Louis Quiroz | ... |
Opposing Football Player (uncredited)
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| Nicholas Reed | ... |
Jersey Boy (uncredited)
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Jacob Quinn Salinas | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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Shellie Erin Sampugnaro | ... |
Fan in Stands (uncredited)
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Barbara Shelley | ... |
Football Mom (uncredited)
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Shawn Stoker | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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| Stan Taylor | ... |
UIL Footbal Coach (uncredited)
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Trent Tidmore | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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| Shanna Toft | ... |
Football Fan (uncredited)
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| Victoria Paige Watkins | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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Grant V. Young | ... |
Orphan Boy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ty Roberts | ||
Written by
| Jim Dent | ... | (based on the book by) |
| Ty Roberts | ... | (screenplay by) & |
| Lane Garrison | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Kevin Meyer | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Ekaterina Baker | ... | executive producer |
| Matt Barr | ... | executive producer |
| Mike Barr | ... | executive producer |
| Rhett Bennett | ... | executive producer |
| Brinton Bryan | ... | producer |
| Dominic Cancilla | ... | line producer |
| Angelique De Luca | ... | producer |
| Michael De Luca | ... | producer |
| Anne Fleitas | ... | co-producer |
| Lane Garrison | ... | co-producer |
| J. Todd Harris | ... | executive producer |
| Scott Helbing | ... | executive producer |
| Houston Hill | ... | producer |
| Ryan R. Johnson | ... | executive producer |
| Greg McCabe | ... | executive producer |
| Thomas Pettinelli | ... | production executive |
| Ty Roberts | ... | producer |
| Ryan Ross | ... | executive producer (as Ryan R. Ross) |
| Camille Scioli-Mcnamara | ... | co-producer (as Camille Scioli Chambers) |
| Martin Sheen | ... | executive producer |
| Kyle Stroud | ... | executive producer |
| George Young Jr. | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mark Orton | ||
Cinematography by
| David McFarland | ||
Editing by
| James K. Crouch | ||
Editorial Department
| Jon Rafael Birondo | ... | post production intern |
| Elizabeth Niles | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Elias Nousiopoulos | ... | assistant colorist |
| Pete Olshansky | ... | account executive |
| Damien Vandercruyssen | ... | colorist (as Damien van der Cruyssen) |
| Brian Woos | ... | conform editor/color assist |
Casting By
| Scot Boland | ||
| Victoria Burrows | ||
Production Design by
| Drew Boughton | ||
Art Direction by
| Bryan N. Blanton | ||
| Scott Colquitt | ||
Set Decoration by
| Bryan Venegas | ||
Costume Design by
| Juliana Hoffpauir | ||
Makeup Department
| Mia Atkins | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Mandy Danielle Benton | ... | additional makeup artist (as Mandy Benton) |
| Jacenda Burkett | ... | personal makeup artist: Luke Wilson |
| Patti Burris | ... | makeup department head (as Patricia Burris) |
| Gigi Coker | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Kelley Curry | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Elinia Eads | ... | additional makeup artist (as Elina Eads) |
| Jamie Fawn | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Chacha Green | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Heather Henry | ... | additional makeup artist / special makeup effects artist |
| Kalen Hoyle | ... | key makeup artist |
| Diane Lowe | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Dean Lunniss | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Rey Medrano | ... | key hair stylist |
| Ashley Parker | ... | hair department head (as Ashley Rihel) |
| JaDe Rain | ... | additional makeup artist (as Jade Rain) |
| Penny Sadler | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Shereese Slate | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Bonnie Swan | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Lourdes Walter | ... | additional hair stylist (as Lourdes J. Walter) |
Production Management
| Van Scott Folger | ... | production supervisor |
| Lee Rothenflue | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jaytyler Ferretti | ... | second assistant director |
| Kat Hess | ... | second assistant director |
| A.J. Ledesma | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jeremy Phoenix | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Alan Allinger | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jonathan Beall | ... | leadman |
| Raul V. Carrera | ... | Lead Greens |
| Dennis Collins | ... | painter |
| Jazzie Dash | ... | art department production assistant |
| Craig Denham | ... | graphic designer |
| Megan Gibson | ... | set designer (as Megan Montemayor) |
| Eugenia Magann Haynes | ... | set designer |
| Caitlin Hernandez | ... | construction buyer |
| Chachie Hood | ... | set dresser |
| Jermaine Johnson | ... | props / set dresser |
| Erika Lambreton | ... | art department coordinator |
| Lance Martin | ... | set dresser |
| Tom McDaniel | ... | general foreman |
| Lynne Moon | ... | assistant property master / food stylist |
| Aron Ross Siegal | ... | prop maker |
| Chase Starnes | ... | assistant property master |
| Byron Scott Thomas | ... | property master |
| Bryan Walior | ... | set dresser |
| Robert H. Winn | ... | paint supervisor |
| Winona Yu | ... | set decoration buyer |
Sound Department
| Davi Aquino | ... | foley recordist |
| Christopher Barnett | ... | sound editor |
| Lesa Foust | ... | boom operator |
| Chris Frazee | ... | boom operator |
| Brad Harper | ... | sound mixer |
| Jack Heeren | ... | foley mixer |
| Johnny Marshall | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer / supervising sound editor |
| Michael Miller | ... | original dialogue mixer |
Special Effects by
| Chris A. Wilks | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Damani Blair | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Casi Blume | ... | cg supervisor |
| Tim Carras | ... | compositing lead: Barnstorm VFX |
| Nick Chamberlain | ... | compositing supervisor |
| Jeremy Cox | ... | visual effects |
| Derick Dressel | ... | compositor |
| Andie Eikenberg | ... | visual effects producer: Barnstorm VFX |
| Michael Eng | ... | cg artist |
| Austin Hiser | ... | compositor |
| Brian Hobert | ... | digital compositor |
| Aman Johnson | ... | visual effects artist |
| Caitlin Knapp | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Shiying Li | ... | digital compositor: Barnstorm VFX |
| Anthony Ismael Moreno | ... | visual effects artist: credited |
| Victoria Moreno | ... | visual effects editorial supervisor: Barnstorm VFX |
| Bill Parker | ... | digital compositor |
| Julia Pfeffer | ... | Render Wrangler: Barnstorm VFX |
| Ryan Purnell | ... | digital compositor |
| Tammy Sutton | ... | visual effects producer |
| Allyssa Swearingen | ... | compositor |
| Zaira B. Aguilar | ... | data I/O coordinator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Mark De Alessandro | ... | stunt double |
| Jeff Galpin | ... | stunt double: Wayne Knight |
| Freddie Poole | ... | covering stunt coordinator |
| Natalie Rix | ... | stunts |
| Dawson Towery | ... | stunt coordinator / stunt double: Mark Wallace / utility stunts |
| Russell Towery | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Matthew Aines | ... | loader |
| Paul Armstrong | ... | b-camera first assistant |
| Jerry Fletcher | ... | drone operator |
| Samuel Grant | ... | second assistant camera: dailies |
| Kris Hardy | ... | A camera operator |
| Charlie Kaye | ... | drone operator |
| Karissa Leicht | ... | b camera loader |
| Ernest Martinez | ... | electrician |
| Eric Montes | ... | lighting board operator |
| Kyle Novak | ... | first assistant camera: additional |
| Ryan Patterson | ... | 1st Assistant Camera: A cam |
| Josh Pickering | ... | b camera/steadicam |
| Van Redin | ... | still photographer |
| Scotty Reese | ... | a camera 2nd ac |
| Kerry Rike | ... | key grip |
| Caleb Robertson | ... | grip |
| Juan Romero | ... | gaffer |
| Ernest Rydberg | ... | crane tech |
| Chris Taylor | ... | first assistant camera: additional |
| Steven Vaquera | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Britt West | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Lara Boushehri | ... | casting assistant |
| Andrei Constantinescu | ... | local casting |
| Sarah Dowling | ... | texas casting |
| Gabby Nero | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Kate Warren | ... | extras coordinator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Arami Amos | ... | costumer |
| Desirée Fultz | ... | additional costumer |
| Everett Gay | ... | costume assistant |
| John Gracia | ... | costume pa |
| Leila Heise | ... | key costumer |
| Carolina Hernandez | ... | set costumer |
| Taneia Lednicky | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jamie Little Puente | ... | costumer |
| Debra Sugarman | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Brendan Feltrup-Exum | ... | location scout |
| Eleni Micha Fleming | ... | location scout |
| Aaron Glenn Holloway | ... | location manager |
| Marissa Lovely | ... | assistant location manager |
| Mark Mahlo | ... | key assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Matias Ambrogi-Torres | ... | score coordinator |
| John Hancock | ... | composer: additional music |
| Moscow The Bow Tie Orchestra and Choir | ... | music performed by |
| Eric Phillips | ... | composer: additional music |
| Vladimir Podgoretsky | ... | conductor |
| Larry Rench | ... | orchestrator |
| Christine Greene Roe | ... | music supervisor |
Transportation Department
| J.J. Echavarria | ... | picture car coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Bob Alford | ... | security: Mr. Duvall |
| Wendy Altman-Cohen | ... | principal eyewear |
| Cassandra Barbour | ... | rights and clearances |
| Scott Blackburn | ... | payroll accountant |
| Rebecca Case | ... | Set Decoration Coordinator |
| Crystal Chinea | ... | assistant: director |
| Valorie Buentello Chuskul | ... | production secretary |
| Angela Padilla Clark | ... | production coordinator |
| Robin Devoe | ... | key set pa |
| Christopher Ewin | ... | technical advisor: medical (as Dr. Christopher Ewin) |
| Joel Foxx | ... | Treat Williams photo double |
| Bryan Hardy | ... | medic |
| Brayden James | ... | production assistant |
| Kelsie Key | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Deborah Light | ... | Set teacher (as Deborah O. Light) |
| Jo Lorio | ... | Stand-in for Vinessa Shaw |
| Melissa Mugavero | ... | Base Camp Production Assistant |
| Ryan V. Murphy | ... | Assistant to Mr. Stroud |
| Erica Muse | ... | Photo Double for Natasha Bassett |
| Maya Norman | ... | first team production assistant |
| Carrie Olsen-Wright | ... | production accountant |
| Michael Saleman | ... | production attorney |
| Hannah Tompkins | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Terence J. Troupe | ... | football coordinator |
| Justin White | ... | office production assistant |
| Noah Winter | ... | assistant to producers |
| Gregory Charles Lane | ... | stand-in Wayne Knight (uncredited) / stand-in wayne knight and orphans (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Byron Campbell | ... | special thanks |
| Matt Floyd | ... | thanks |
| Scott Huneryager | ... | special thanks |
| Bill Paxton | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Santa Rita Film Co.
- Greenbelt Films
- Michael De Luca Productions
- 12 Productions
- Carte Blanche (in association with)
- Sprockefeller Pictures (in association with)
Distributors
- Sony Pictures Classics (World-wide) (theatrical)
Special Effects
- Barnstorm VFX (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Endcrawl.com (end titles made with)
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- Milan Records (soundtrack)
- The Forest Road Company (financing provided by)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Based on the true story of the team that inspired a nation. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bailey Roberts' character, Miller, wrote a book about his experience being an orphan and being a part of the iconic team. See more » |
| Goofs | During the UIL hearing scenes, the flag of Texas is hung upside down. The red portion of the flag should be at the bottom, not white. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References It Happened One Night (1934). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Do Re Mi See more » |
| Quotes |
Rusty Russell:
Oh, Doc, you should not have done that. Doc Hall: I know. It was half full. See more » |