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Stacy Keach, Robert Mitchum, Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino, Arthur Franz ... see more see more... , Michael Bernosky , Joseph Kelly , James M. Langan , Tony Santaniello , William G. McAndrew , Edward Cunningham , Bruce Dern , Jim Sparkman , Barry Weiner , Jason Miller

Adapted from Jason Miller's play which won the Pulitzer Prize, That Championship Season is about a group of men who, after 25 years, get together again for a high-school basketball team reunion. After... read more read more... drinking and chumming, the circle of friends soon find long-hidden anger and resentment resurfacing which become muddled with their current mid-life problems. Soon their long-time friendships are collapsing before them. Performers in this drama include Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino, Robert Mitchum, Bruce Dern and Stacy Keach. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 48 min.

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DVD Release Date: February 17, 2004

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  • December 5, 2011
    I was so completely bored when I saw this on TV, it wasn't entertaining or fun or anything. It does have a good cast of older actors you'll recognize, but it's not worth watching just to see them either.
  • June 24, 2011
    (1982 Director: Jason Miller) Robert Mitchem is surprisingly given lowbilling on this incredible study of a family with 3 sons--all in the political arena. The setting is tye year 1957 when corrupt(?) encumbent mayor (Bruce Dern) is up for reelection. Papa of the litter is non... read moree other than Robert Mitchem who has raised them in the Jesuit eudcation. Great performances from eveyone! tHIS MOVIE WAS BASED ON THE PLAY...Here is a little trivia for you FELLOW BRUCE DERN FANS (WHO MIGHT REMEMBER BRUCE IN HIS ROLE IN "SILENT RUNNING") TRIVIA: Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, and Corey Feldman star in what 1989 black comedy?.CAST: Bruce Dern, Stacy Keach, Robert Mitchum, Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino, Arthur Franz, Michael Bernosky, Joseph Kelly, James M. Langan, Tony Santaniello, William G. McAndrew, Barry Weiner, Edward Cunningham, Robert E. Schlesinger, George Lowry, Jim Sparkman

Critic Reviews


David Nusair
February 23, 2006
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...the movie's theatrical origins remain obvious throughout, both in the dialogue and direction. Full Review

Walter Chaw
May 16, 2004
Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central

It's hard to say that the picture is bad, just that it's dry as tinder without a spark to ignite it. Full Review

Diana Saenger
February 11, 2004
Diana Saenger, ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Incredible performances highlight this brittle, emotional saga of how significant moments in life can have considerable impact later. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
January 17, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

A hard-hitting, brooding drama about sports that lances the American myth of competition and winning. Full Review

Vincent Canby
September 18, 2004
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
August 27, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Geoff Andrew
February 9, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out

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September 18, 2004
Film4

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