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1975

1h 40m

6.1(15 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A 55-year-old former high school football player finally gets to fulfill his life-long dream and play in the big game in this autobiographical fantasy.

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11 members

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John Barner

Dean

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Robert Gutin

Pighead

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Tom Harmon

Sports announcer

Tom Harmon

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Norma Joseph

Barbara

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Earl Keyes

Hal

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Helen Killinger

Joyce

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Connie O'Connell

Singer

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Arnold Palmer

Spike

Arnold Palmer

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Al Raymond

Rupp

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Ray Troha

Bruce

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Jesse White

Sports announcer

Jesse White

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