Slap Shot
1977
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Feb 25, 1977 · A failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery in this classic sports comedy. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for Slap Shot (1977).
- (40K)
- Comedy, Drama, Sport
- George Roy Hill
- 1977-02-25
Slap Shot is a 1977 American sports comedy film directed by George Roy Hill, written by Nancy Dowd and starring Paul Newman and Michael Ontkean. It depicts a minor league ice hockey team that resorts to violent play to gain popularity in a declining factory town.
- $6 million
- Elmer Bernstein
- February 25, 1977
- Robert J. Wunsch, Stephen J. Friedman
Slap Shot is a comedy film about a minor league hockey team in a small town. It stars Paul Newman, Strother Martin, and Michael Ontkean, and is directed by George Roy Hill. See the full cast and crew list, production credits, and trivia on IMDb.
Raunchy, violent, and very funny, Slap Shot is ultimately set apart by a wonderful comic performance by Paul Newman. In the small New England town of Charlestown, the local mill is about to lay...
- (2.1K)
- George Roy Hill
- R
- Paul Newman
A comedy film about a minor-league ice hockey team that uses violent tactics to attract fans and avoid closure. The coach, Reggie Dunlop, faces challenges from the owner, the players, and his wife, while the star player, Ned Braden, struggles with his conscience.
A minor-league hockey team hires three enforcers to boost their attendance and win games. Watch the trailer, read reviews and discussions, and find out where to rent or buy this classic sports comedy.
