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The Winning Season (2009)

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Movie Info


Genre

Comedy, Drama

Release Date

TBA 2009

Duration

95 min.

Studio

Lionsgate Films

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  N/A    Readers  5 of 5 [Rate It]

Cast and Crew


Director

James C. Strouse

Producer

Gia Walsh, Kara Baker, Celine Rattray, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Galt Niederhoffer

Screenwriter

James C. Strouse

Starring

Movie Story


Sam Rockwell stars as an alcoholic ex-basketball star who is currently occupied busing tables. When he is handed the reins of a girl's varsity team by the school's principal, what ensues is tempestuous and trying for all concerned.

The course of this wonderfully heartfelt drama is both unexpected and full of the kind of rich oh-so-human moments that marked Strouse's earlier work; the result is a completely gratifying cinematic drama. The battles to be won or lost-of a coach and his team, of a father and a daughter, and of a man struggling with his demons-are complicated by the mundane, yet real, dilemmas of life. This seemingly ordinary basketball drama resonates with wit and truth, attitude and sharp dialogue, and perfectly toned performances.

Movie Stills (1 photo)


Sam Rockwell stars as Bill in Lionsgate Films' The Winning Season (2009). Photo credit by Jojo Whilden.

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can't wait to see it!!!

posted by CJ on Feb 14, 2009
 
 

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