That Championship Season (1982)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
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Following the 25th anniversary of their "big game," members of a high school basketball team reunite to hash over old times and learn just how far each has fallen from their glory days. In the intervening years, they've become an embattled mayor, a high school principal, a shyster businessman, a drunken writer and a retired coach. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the film stars Robert Mitchum, Bruce Dern, Stacy Keach and Martin Sheen.

R, 1 hr. 51 min.

Drama

On DVD: Feb 17, 2004

Critic Reviews for That Championship Season

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

February 23, 2006 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

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

May 16, 2004 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

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

February 11, 2004 Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews

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Diana Saenger

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

January 17, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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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.

December 15, 2010

AJ Verser

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(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 none other than Robert Mitchem who has

June 24, 2011