Category: Sport
Posted on May 10, 2015 |
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Escape to Victory / Victory (1981)
Action | Drama | Sport | War
In World War II, a group of Nazi officers come up with a propaganda event in which an all star Nazi team will play a team composed of Allied Prisoners of War in a Soccer (Football) game. The Prisoners agree, planning on using the game as a means of escape from the camp.
Starring: Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Max von Sydow, Tim Pigott-Smith, Maurice Roëves, Michael Cochrane
Director: John Huston
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Tags: John Huston, Maurice Roëves, Max von Sydow, Michael Caine, Michael Cochrane, Sylvester Stallone, Tim Pigott-Smith
Posted on May 9, 2015 |
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Hard Ball / Hardball (2001)
Drama | Sport
An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, John Hawkes, Michael B. Jordan, D.B. Sweeney, Graham Beckel
Director: Brian Robbins
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Tags: Brian Robbins, D.B. Sweeney, Diane Lane, Graham Beckel, John Hawkes, Keanu Reeves, Michael B. Jordan
Posted on May 4, 2015 |
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Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown / Get Some (2011)
Action | Drama | Sport
A former MMA star trains four young fighters to compete in The Beatdown, a brutal tournament from which only the strongest will emerge victorious.
Starring: Michael Jai White, Dean Geyer, Alex Meraz, Todd Duffee, Scottie Epstein
Director: Michael Jai White
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Tags: Alex Meraz, Dean Geyer, Michael Jai White, Scottie Epstein, Todd Duffee
Posted on April 29, 2015 |
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Jerry Maguire (1996)
Comedy | Drama | Romance | Sport
Tom Cruise gives his best performance to date as a sports agent who suddenly discovers his scruples — and promptly loses his job. But with the help of one loyal colleague and one outrageous client, Jerry Maguire learns that loving well is the best revenge. Written & directed by Cameron Crowe.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, Kelly Preston, Jay Mohr, Jerry O'Connell
Director: Cameron Crowe
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Tags: Cameron Crowe, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jay Mohr, Jerry O'Connell, Kelly Preston, Renée Zellweger, Tom Cruise
Posted on April 25, 2015 |
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The Sandlot 2 (2005)
Comedy | Family | Sport
In this sequel to the 1993 box-office hit The Sandlot, it's 1972, and a new bunch of neighborhood kids have taken over the field where they play baseball all summer. Saul is the unofficial leader of the group, who heads up the baseball team and looks after his younger brother, Sammy, who can't hear but does play-by-play on the games using sign language. Saul has to face the indignity of letting girls play on his team, but things get even worse when one of them brings her dad's toy rocket to the field. The model accidentally sails over the fence and into the yard of Mr. Mertle, owner of the meanest dog in town, leaving the kids with a serious dilemma about getting it back.
Starring: Max Lloyd-Jones, James Wilson, Samantha Burton, Brett Kelly, Cole Evan Weiss, Neilen Benvegnu
Director: David M. Evans
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Tags: Brett Kelly, Cole Evan Weiss, David M. Evans, James Wilson, Max Lloyd-Jones, Neilen Benvegnu, Samantha Burton
Posted on April 24, 2015 |
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Sweet Lorraine (2015)
Comedy | Drama | Sport
Sweet Lorraine stars Tatum O'Neal who plays a New Jersey house-wife intent upon getting her husband into the mayor's office, even if it means digging into her seedy, albeit sultry, past. The film confronts social issues and makes satirical commentary on the gender divide, using dark humor and boxing to deliver its message.
Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Steven Bauer, Peter Greene, Scott William Winters
Director: Christopher C. Frieri
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Tags: Christopher C. Frieri, Peter Greene, Scott William Winters, Steven Bauer, Tatum O'Neal
Posted on April 19, 2015 |
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The Squeeze (2015)
Comedy | Drama | Sport
A humble young man with uncommon skills from a small southern town gets caught up in high stakes golf matches between big-time gamblers until the game becomes life and death.
Starring: Jeremy Sumpter, Christopher McDonald, Michael Nouri, Jillian Murray
Director: Terry Jastrow
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Posted on April 7, 2015 |
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Herbie Fully Loaded (2005)
Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Romance | Sport
Maggie Peyton is the new owner of Number 53–the free wheelin' Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own; she puts the car through its paces on the road to becoming a NASCAR competitor. As a third generation member of a NASCAR family, racing is in Maggie Peyton's blood, but she is forbidden from pursuing her dream by her overprotective father, Ray Peyton, Sr. When Ray Sr. offers Maggie a car as a college graduation present, he takes her to a junkyard to choose one from an assortment of very used cars. Maggie has her eye on an old Nissan, but a certain rusty, banged up '63 VW Bug seems to be clamoring for her attention. To her surprise, Maggie leaves the lot with Herbie. As she prepares to leave town for a position with ESPN News, Maggie discovers that Herbie has a mind of his own–and an alternate route for her future.
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Michael Keaton, Cheryl Hines, Breckin Meyer, Justin Long, Cheryl Hines, Jimmi Simpson, Jill Ritchie, Thomas Lennon
Director: Angela Robinson
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Tags: Angela Robinson, Breckin Meyer, Cheryl Hines, Jill Ritchie, Jimmi Simpson, Justin Long, Lindsay Lohan, Michael Keaton, Thomas Lennon
Posted on April 7, 2015 |
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Blue Chips (1994)
Drama | Sport
In BLUE CHIPS, dedicated coach Pete Bell has come to the realization that no matter what he does, his team of underdogs can't win — at least not without some new talent. After issuing a national search, Pete makes prospective players promises he knows he can't keep. Though he despises what he has done, the new recruits prove to be worth their weight in gold and the answer to all coach Pete's prayers.
Starring: Nick Nolte, Mary McDonnell, Ed O'Neill, Alfre Woodard, J.T. Walsh, Shaquille O'Neal
Director: William Friedkin
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Tags: Alfre Woodard, Ed O'Neill, J.T. Walsh, Mary McDonnell, Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, William Friedkin
Posted on March 30, 2015 |
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The Fan (1996)
Action | Drama | Sport | Thriller
When the San Francisco Giants pay centerfielder Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan Gil Renard (Robert De Niro). So when Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard stops at nothing to help his idol regain his former glory… not even murder.
Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo, Benicio Del Toro, Chris Mulkey
Director: Tony Scott
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Tags: Benicio Del Toro, Chris Mulkey, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo, Robert De Niro, Tony Scott, Wesley Snipes
Posted on March 19, 2015 |
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Unbroken (2014)
Biography | Drama | Sport | War
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.
Starring: Jack O'Connell, Garrett Hedlund, Jai Courtney, Domhnall Gleeson, Alex Russell, Finn Wittrock
Director: Angelina Jolie
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Tags: Alex Russell, Angelina Jolie, Domhnall Gleeson, Finn Wittrock, Garrett Hedlund, Jack O'Connell, Jai Courtney
Posted on March 11, 2015 |
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The Sixth Man / The 6th Man (1997)
Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance | Sport
Antoine and Kenny Tyler are NCAA college basketball players, and Antoine is the star. Suddenly Antoine dies of heart attack and Kenny has to fill his shoes as leader of team. Some time later, Antoine returns as a ghost and helps Kenny in game and in life, but Kenny changes in the process and doesn't quite like it.
Starring: Marlon Wayans, Kadeem Hardison, David Paymer, Kevin Dunn, Michael Michele, Kirk Baily
Director: Randall Miller
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Tags: David Paymer, Kadeem Hardison, Kevin Dunn, Kirk Baily, Marlon Wayans, Michael Michele, Randall Miller
Posted on March 10, 2015 |
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Unbroken (2014)
Biography | Drama | Sport | War
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.
Starring: Jack O'Connell, Garrett Hedlund, Jai Courtney, Domhnall Gleeson, Alex Russell, Finn Wittrock
Director: Angelina Jolie
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Tags: Alex Russell, Angelina Jolie, Domhnall Gleeson, Finn Wittrock, Garrett Hedlund, Jack O'Connell, Jai Courtney
Posted on March 5, 2015 |
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Action | Comedy | Sport
The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen, TV's "Da Ali G Show") and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck. Losing his wife and job to best bud and fellow fool, Cal Naughton, Jr. (John C. Reilly), Ricky must kick some serious asphalt if he's to get his career back on the track, beat Girard and reclaim his fame and fortune. 'Cause as Ricky Bobby always says, IF YOU AIN'T FIRST, YOU'RE LAST!
Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rob Riggle
Director: Adam McKay
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Tags: Adam McKay, Gary Cole, John C. Reilly, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rob Riggle, Sacha Baron Cohen, Will Ferrell
Posted on March 1, 2015 |
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For Love of the Game (1999)
Drama | Romance | Sport
A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, Brian Cox, Jena Malone, J.K. Simmons
Director: Sam Raimi
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Tags: Brian Cox, J.K. Simmons, Jena Malone, John C. Reilly, Kelly Preston, Kevin Costner, Sam Raimi
Posted on February 21, 2015 |
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Foxcatcher (2014)
Biography | Drama | Sport
The story of John du Pont, who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and killed Olympic wrestler David Schultz.
Starring: Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, Sienna Miller, Anthony Michael Hall, Vanessa Redgrave
Director: Bennett Miller
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Posted on February 2, 2015 |
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The Replacements (2000)
Comedy | Sport
During a pro football strike, the owners hire substitute players.
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Jon Favreau, Rhys Ifans
Director: Howard Deutch
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Tags: Brooke Langton, Gene Hackman, Howard Deutch, Jon Favreau, Keanu Reeves, Orlando Jones, Rhys Ifans
Posted on February 1, 2015 |
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Fat City (1972)
Drama | Sport
The story of two boxers and their problems. One of them is on the decline of his career while the other one just begins his ascent in this sport.
Starring: Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell, Candy Clark, Nicholas Colasanto
Director: John Huston
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Tags: Candy Clark, Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Nicholas Colasanto, Stacy Keach, Susan Tyrrell
Posted on January 20, 2015 |
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23 Blast (2014)
Drama | Family | Sport
In the prime of his youth, up and coming football star, Travis Freeman, lost his sight due to a sinus infection caused by a rare disease. Overnight, he became irreversibly blind, and had to cope with all the new trials and changes awaiting him. With the love and support of his family and closest friends he learned to push himself to extraordinary heights. Relying on his other senses and his instincts, he did the unthinkable! Displaying unconditional determination he proved nothing could dampen the spirit of a champion!
Starring: Mark Hapka, Bram Hoover, Stephen Lang, Max Adler, Alexa PenaVega, Dylan Baker, Kim Zimmer, Becky Ann Baker, Timothy Busfield
Director: Dylan Baker
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Tags: Alexa PenaVega, Becky Ann Baker, Bram Hoover, Dylan Baker, Kim Zimmer, Mark Hapka, Max Adler, Stephen Lang, Timothy Busfield
Posted on December 24, 2014 |
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Kano (2014)
Biography | Drama | History | Sport
In 1928, Taiwan was under Japanese rule. The Kagi Agriculture and Forestry Public School (a.k.a KANO) was established to help develop the local agricultural. The KANO baseball team started out as a sports club to improve students’ physique. It never thought that the arrival of Coach Kondo would completely transform them to become legend…
Starring: Masatoshi Nagase, Takao Ohsawa, Maki Sakai, Togo Igawa
Director: Chih-Hsiang Ma
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Tags: Chih-Hsiang Ma, Maki Sakai, Masatoshi Nagase, Takao Ohsawa, Togo Igawa