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The Bad News Bears is a 1976 American sports comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie and written by Bill Lancaster. It stars Walter Matthau as an alcoholic ex-baseball pitcher who becomes a coach for a youth baseball team known as the Bears.
- $9 million
- Jerry Fielding
- April 7, 1976
- Stanley R. Jaffe
Apr 7, 1976 · A former minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in a California little league. IMDb provides cast and crew, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this classic sports film.
- (24K)
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- Michael Ritchie
- 1976-04-07
A comedy film about a ragtag little league baseball team coached by a former minor leaguer. The team faces a competitive rival, the Yankees, in the championship game and learns some lessons about sportsmanship and friendship.
A comedy about a ragtag Little League team coached by an alcoholic ex-ballplayer. The movie explores the dark side of competition and the importance of winning in American society.
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The Bad News Bears is rude, profane, and cynical, but shot through with honest, unforced humor, and held together by a deft, understated performance from Walter Matthau. Read Critics Reviews....
- (35)
- Kids & Family, Comedy
- PG
A beer-guzzling ex-minor leaguer reluctantly agrees to coach a bunch of clumsy, misfit Little League baseball players to compete for a high-stakes championship in California. 2,872 IMDb 7.3 1 h 42 min 1976. X-Ray PG. Drama · Sports · Charming · Playful. Available to rent or buy.
