Dorothy Hamill Movies
Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, and Will Arnett headline this high-concept comedy concerning two male figure-skating rivals aching to compete despite having been banned from the sport. Their medals stripped after getting into a highly publicized fight at the World Championships, star figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels (Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Heder) are barred from ever competing in the sport again. Upon discovering a loophole that will allow them to perform together in the pairs figure skating category, the two athletes determine to put their differences aside in order to pursue their gold medal aspirations. Amy Poehler, Jenna Fischer, Craig T. Nelson, and Rob Corddry co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, (more)
- 2006
Professional figure skaters team up with noted entertainers who have limited experience on the ice in this television game show. Much in the manner of the successful Dancing With The Stars, Skating With Celebrities offered a handful of well-known personalities who were matched with award-winning skaters; the duos then competed with one another in a series of pairs events in which they were required to display the standard rudiments of competitive skating. In the show's first season, which debuted on January 18, 2006, the celebrities were athlete-turned-actor Bruce Jenner, actress and weather reporter Jillian Barberie, actor Todd Bridges, singer and songwriter Deborah Gibson, comic Dave Coulier and actress Kristy Swanson. Their skating partners included Nancy Kerrigan, Tai Babilonia, Kurt Browning, John Zimmerman, Jenni Meno and Lloyd Eisler. Olympic skating champion Dorothy Hamill, journalist Mark Lund and skating instructor John Nicks were the judges. A British version of Skating With Celebrities (called Dancing On Ice) was aired in the United Kingdom at the same time the American show's seven-series run was airing in 2006. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Scott Hamilton, Summer Sanders, (more)
- 1999
This documentary on women's figure skating, narrated by Susan Saint James, looks at the women who defined ice skating, from the beginnings of the sport to present-day participants. From female skating pioneers Fritzi Burger and JoJo Starbuck to interviews with Olympic gold medal winners Dorothy Hamill and Peggy Fleming, find out everything essential to the sport and the people who succeed at skating. Discover what it is like to be a professional ice skater and what accomplishments, misfortunes, and obstacles these skaters face each and every day, both physically and emotionally. ~ Cecilia Cygnar, All Movie Guide
- 1993
See world and Olympic figure skating champion Dorothy Hamill perform the lead role in this Ice Capades production. With an original score by award-winning composer Michael Conway Baker, intricate choreography, beautiful costumes, and special effects, this performance will delight skating fans of all ages. ~ Heather M. Fierst, All Movie Guide
- 1990
True to its title, this hour-long video culls the best routines from the World Professional Championships of the decade. Featured are Dorothy Hamill, Torville & Dean, Scott Hamilton, and more. Lamentably, Brian Boitano is not included. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
- 1983
Olympic figure skating champion Dorothy Hamill appears with fellow skating star Robin Cousins in this television adaptation of Tchaikovsky's ballet version of The Nutcracker, which has been choreographed to take advantage of their talent on the ice. Lorne Greene serves as host and narrator; the score is performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Richard Bonynge. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1982
Some of the best figure skaters of the early '80s, including Dorothy Hamill and Toller Cranston gather to present this beautiful, balletic version of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of a young maiden who bravely faces the fearsome ice-hearted Snow Queen in order to free her beloved. The story is set to the music of Mussorgsky, Glazunov and Rimsky-Korsakov. Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux provided the skaters' choreography. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
