That Championship Season
Synopsis
It started as a friendly meeting between 4 old buddies with their basketball coach and ended up in revealing the truth about their relationship. The meeting forces the five men to reveal their true identity, to be honest with each other for the first time in their lives. When the night comes to an end they decide to go back to the old glorious days and reunite into the team which won that championship season, back in 1957.
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That Championship Season 1982 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-23
Top Cast
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Bruce Dern
George Sitkowski
Stacy Keach
James Daley
Robert Mitchum
Coach Delaney
Martin Sheen
Tom Daley
Paul Sorvino
Phil Romano
Arthur Franz
Macken
Michael Bernosky
Jacks
Joseph Kelly
Malley
James M. Langan
Cooney
Tony Santaniello
Marelli
William G. McAndrew
Harrison
Barry Weiner
Sharman
Edward Cunningham
Newspaper Editor
Robert E. Schlesinger
Nelson
George Lowry
Zookeeper
Jim Sparkman
The Heckler
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Miller
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- That Championship Season
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Miller
Jason Miller
Bill Conti
John Bailey
Richard Halsey
Robert F. Levine, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Jason Miller
Director
Richard Halsey
Editor
Ward Preston
Production Design
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Jason Miller
Screenplay
Menahem Golan
Producer
Yoram Globus
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About That Championship Season
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What is That Championship Season about?
It started as a friendly meeting between 4 old buddies with their basketball coach and ended up in revealing the truth about their relationship. The meeting forces the five men to reveal their true identity, to be honest with each other for the first time in their lives. When the night comes to an end they decide to go back to the old glorious days and reunite into the team which won that championship season, back in 1957.
Who directed That Championship Season?
That Championship Season was directed by Jason Miller.
Who stars in That Championship Season?
The principal cast of That Championship Season includes Bruce Dern, Stacy Keach, Robert Mitchum, Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino.
When was That Championship Season released and how long is it?
That Championship Season was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for That Championship Season?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That Championship Season was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for That Championship Season?
That Championship Season holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).