The Replacements
The Replacements
“ Throw the ball. Catch the girl. Keep it simple. ”
CINEMA2000-08-11
DIGITAL2000-11-11
RegionUS
Runtime118 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Storyline
Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given)
DIRECTOR / Director
Howard DeutchCast & Crew
KEYWORDS
strikesportsamerican footballcoachmisfitnfl national football league
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