Slap Shot (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Slap Shot is a 1977 sports drama directed by George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman, Strother Martin and Lindsay Crouse. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $28 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Slap Shot About?
The premise of Slap Shot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two brothers, one a former hockey player, attempt to revitalize a failing minor league team with a mix of tough love and outrageous antics. They aim to boost attendance and improve the team's performance, employing unconventional and often hilarious tactics that push the boundaries of sportsmanship. The players and the brothers themselves face numerous challenges as they strive for a championship and navigate the eccentric world of professional hockey.
Slap Shot Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hockey violence
- hockey fight
- ice hockey
- cult film
- hockey movie
- husband wife relationship
- small town
- ice hockey player
- 1970s
- hockey game
- sports team
- unemployment
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- female nudity
- tax write off
- living out of a suitcase
- f rated
- female topless nudity
- husband wife separation
- athletic supporter
- city parade
- radio interview
- reference to masturbation
- implied sex
- bloody shirt
- nose bleed
- mooning someone
- blackmail
- dog
- female owner
- sports scout
- reference to minnesota
- part of trilogy
- first part
- winter sport
- fictional sports talk show
- jockstrap
- politically incorrect humor
- ice hockey team
- professional ice hockey player
- minor league ice hockey
- ice hockey fight
- tv interview
- fictional town
- underdog sport
- pennsylvania
- united states of america
- ice hockey game
- ice hockey match
- player coach
- sports commentator
Slap Shot Cast
Paul Newman leads the cast, with Strother Martin and Lindsay Crouse. Directed by George Roy Hill; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Roy Hill
Also Starring in Slap Shot
· 6 moreMore from George Roy Hill
More films directed by George Roy Hill, best-rated first: The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Period of Adjustment and Slaughterhouse-Five.
Slap Shot Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Slap Shot 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 68% User score
See on TMDB
Slap Shot Plot Summary
What happens in Slap Shot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the charming yet economically challenged town of Charlestown, Pennsylvania, the local steel mill is on the brink of shutting down, putting at risk the jobs of 10,000 workers and the existence of their cherished minor league ice hockey team, the Charlestown Chiefs. With the season unfolding poorly and players showing a lack of enthusiasm, player-coach Reggie Dunlop finds himself in a difficult situation, feeling trapped in the world of professional hockey with no apparent escape from his hometown.
Full summary
The whole story of Slap Shot, scene by scene
Slap Shot Box Office
Slap Shot grossed $28 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28M
- US & Canada
- $28M
Slap Shot Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The Hanson Brothers Go To Jail
How Well Do You Know Slap Shot?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the player-coach of the Charlestown Chiefs?
Cars in Slap Shot
31 cars on screen, including the 1964 Flxible Flxiliner and the 1971 Ford Econoline.
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1964 Flxible Flxiliner Main role -
1971 Ford Econoline Important role -
1970 Pontiac GTO Important role -
1971 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role
Slap Shot Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Slapshot” and “Schlappschuß”.
- Also known as
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- Slapshot
- Schlappschuß
- スラップ・ショット：1977
- Lancer Frappe
- El castañazo
- Colpo secco
- La Castagne
- Schlappschuss
- Lämäri
- Slagskott
- Jégtörők
- Удар по воротам
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- פול ניומן וחבורתו
- Lancer-frappé
- Nakládačka
- Удар със стик
- Vale Tudo
- スラップ・ショット
- 冰球小子
- ضربه سخت
- 슬랩 샷
- Na lodzie
- Удар по воротах
- Todo vale
- Müthiş Vuruş
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Movies Like Slap Shot
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice, Slap Shot 3: The Junior League and Goon: Last of the Enforcers.
Slap Shot FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Slap Shot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Slap Shot?
Slap Shot runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Slap Shot released?
Slap Shot was released on February 25, 1977.
Who directed Slap Shot?
Slap Shot was directed by George Roy Hill.
More films by George Roy Hill Who is in the cast of Slap Shot?
Slap Shot stars Paul Newman, Strother Martin and Lindsay Crouse, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Slap Shot make at the box office?
Slap Shot grossed $28 million worldwide.
How is Slap Shot rated?
Slap Shot has 61 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Slap Shot have a post-credit scene?
No. Slap Shot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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