The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977): Cast & Ratings
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training is a 1977 sports comedy directed by Michael Pressman, starring William Devane, Clifton James and Jackie Earle Haley. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $19.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Michael Pressman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training About?
The premise of The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When their star pitcher suffers a broken leg, the Bad News Bears confront Houston's seemingly unbeatable Little League champions in a pivotal game at the Astrodome. With their manager unexpectedly absent, the team struggles to find a replacement and must unexpectedly unite under a new coach. They face significant challenges and must draw upon their resilience to compete against a formidable opponent and demonstrate their true potential.
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- baseball movie
- budweiser beer
- bare chested boy
- watching a movie
- young boys
- baseball uniform
- reference to el paso texas
- drinking beer from a can
- beer
- hotel room
- motorcycle
- kid driving a motorcycle
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- riding a motorcycle
- baseball practice
- sandlot baseball
- young girl
- baseball catcher chest protector
- catcher's mitt
- running down the street
- cowboy hat
- reference to the fourth of july
- hit by a pitch
- child drives a van
- child smokes a cigarette
- teenage girl
- tv news
- baseball sport
- teen sport
- teenager
- boy
- animal in title
- reference to happy days
- 1970s
- little league
- astrodome
- baseball
- houston astrodome
- sequel
- suburb
- sports team
- houston texas
- pool hall
- pool table
- gay slur
- ethnic slur
- racial slur
- hitchhiker
- father son relationship
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training Cast
William Devane leads the cast, with Clifton James and Jackie Earle Haley. Directed by Michael Pressman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Pressman
Also Starring in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training
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The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training Plot Summary
What happens in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Bad News Bears grapple with their recent disheartening losses—both on and off the field—following the departure of their coach, Buttermaker, and the exits of Amanda and Timmy Lupus due to injury, they stumble upon an unexpected chance to measure their skills against the intimidating Houston Toros at the legendary Astrodome. The allure of facing off against the formidable Japanese champions is tempting, especially for Kelly Leak, who finds himself at a pivotal moment in his life, torn between the urge to reconnect with his estranged father, Mike Leak, and his loyalty to his team.
Full summary
The whole story of The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training, scene by scene
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training Box Office
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training grossed $19.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.1M
- US & Canada
- $19.1M
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training.
How Well Do You Know The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What sport do the Bad News Bears play?
Cars in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training
50 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford Club Wagon and the 1970 Ford Torino GT.
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Toro Groundsmaster 52 Important role
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Die Bären bleiben am Ball” and “Gli orsi interrompono gli allenamenti”.
- Also known as
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- Die Bären bleiben am Ball
- Gli orsi interrompono gli allenamenti
- がんばれ！ベアーズ特訓中
- Straszne misie 2 Mocno trenują
- Dejenlos jugar
- 少棒闯天下之破碎的旅程
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The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training?
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training released?
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training was released on July 8, 1977.
Who directed The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training?
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training was directed by Michael Pressman.
More films by Michael Pressman Who is in the cast of The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training?
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training stars William Devane, Clifton James and Jackie Earle Haley, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training make at the box office?
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training grossed $19.1 million worldwide.
How is The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training rated?
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training has 47 on Metacritic.
Does The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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