1976 · 102 min · PG

The Bad News Bears

Name: The Bad News Bears
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1976
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten, Ben Piazza

Directed by Michael Ritchie · Family, Comedy, Drama

The Bad News Bears (1976) is a Family film, directed by Michael Ritchie set in California during the 1970s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a comedic tone. Themes of redemption run throughout.

Composer

Jerry Fielding

Cinematography

John A. Alonzo

Cast

Walter MatthauTatum O'NealVic MorrowJoyce Van PattenBen PiazzaJackie Earle HaleyAlfred LutterChris Barnes

The world of this film

Setting

Where

California

Setting

Suburban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Sports Drama

Themes

Redemption

Tone

Comedic

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Premise & themes

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