Slap Shot (1977)

Slap Shot (1977)
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Paul Newman plays Reggie Dunlop, the coach of a pathetic minor-league American hockey team. His career at a standstill and his marriage in tatters, Dunlop has nothing to lose by taking on a new group of players who are one evolutionary step above Neanderthals. Only when the team begins winning does he decide to get behind these players, and to encourage the rest of the team to play as down-and-dirty as the newcomers. Straight-arrow team member Ned Braden (Michael Ontkean) resents this influx of gonzo talent, preferring to play clean. As the film's multitude of subplots play themselves out, Dunlop does his best to keep the outraged Braden on the team. Slap Shot is the sort of film for which the "R" rating was invented: Its nonstop barrage of profanity and its raunchy action sequences are of such intensity that the film will probably never be shown intact on commercial television. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Paul NewmanStrother Martin, (more)
Director(s):
George Roy Hill
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Paul Newman plays Reggie Dunlop, the coach of a pathetic minor-league American hockey team. His career at a standstill and his marriage in tatters, Dunlop has nothing to lose by taking on a new group of players who are one evolutionary step above Neanderthals. Only when the team begins winning does he decide to get behind these players, and to encourage the rest of the team to play as down-and-dirty as the newcomers. Straight-arrow team member Ned Braden (Michael Ontkean) resents this influx of gonzo talent, preferring to play clean. As the film's multitude of subplots play themselves out, Dunlop does his best to keep the outraged Braden on the team. Slap Shot is the sort of film for which the "R" rating was invented: Its nonstop barrage of profanity and its raunchy action sequences are of such intensity that the film will probably never be shown intact on commercial television. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
123 mins

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Director(s):
George Roy Hill
Writer(s):
Nancy Dowd
Producer(s):
Robert J. WunschStephen Friedman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Profanity, Violence, Not For Children, Brief Nudity, Adult Humor, Sexual Situations)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Sean H.

this is on my all time list as a great comedy, right there with animal house. the language turned my wife off, but it aint any worse than you hear from people every day, assuming you work in an autoshop.

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John T.

This is a fun and entertaining hockey classic. The first half of this movie is filled with hilarious quick-witted humor and interesting character development. After that, unfortunately the movie falls short. It seems like they fired the good writer when the script was only half finished. You don't need to be a hockey fan to enjoy this Animal House type movie. It's worth watching but the ending made me forget what on Earth the movie was even about.

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Toby W.

Good 70's R-rated movie. Not for the kids.. Funny, guys busting each others chops humor. As a former athlete, I found it cool to see the locker room scenes which could have been any sports in the 70's. Made me nostalgic! The hockey scenes have great camera work, too. Good movie that even has at least one tribute website!

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