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1977 · 123 min · R

Slap Shot

Directed by George Roy Hill · Comedy, Drama

Slap Shot (1977) is a Comedy film, directed by George Roy Hill set in Pennsylvania during the 1970s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated R.

A sports drama, with a comedic and satirical tone.

Cinematography
Victor J. Kemper
Cast
Paul NewmanStrother MartinMichael OntkeanJennifer WarrenLindsay CrouseJerry HouserAndrew DuncanJeff Carlson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Pennsylvania
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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