Big Shot
“When you need a savior, you don't check his credit”
Synopsis
A meteoric rise and tragic fall are captured in this brief history of a beloved sports team and a man who took a chance. When the New York Islanders first burst on the national hockey scene, the team was unstoppable. Winning four straight Stanley Cups, it became the pride of Long Island, until subsequent years of turmoil left the Islanders in dire straits. Enter John Spano, an obscure Texas millionaire with big dreams and a persuasive smile. Director and avid Islanders fan Kevin Connolly of HBO’s Entourage gets an earnest play-by-play from a man who exaggerated his social and monetary profile so vastly that he actually took control of an NHL franchise. With testimony from sports analysts and federal investigators, Connolly skillfully pieces together this unbelievable story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Connolly
- Original Title
- Big Shot
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Connolly
Mark Ciardi, Ted Schillinger, Gordon Gray
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Kevin Connolly
Director
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What is Big Shot about?
A meteoric rise and tragic fall are captured in this brief history of a beloved sports team and a man who took a chance. When the New York Islanders first burst on the national hockey scene, the team was unstoppable. Winning four straight Stanley Cups, it became the pride of Long Island, until subsequent years of turmoil left the Islanders in dire straits. Enter John Spano, an obscure Texas millionaire with big dreams and a persuasive smile. Director and avid Islanders fan Kevin Connolly of HBO’s Entourage gets an earnest play-by-play from a man who exaggerated his social and monetary profile so vastly that he actually took control of an NHL franchise. With testimony from sports analysts and federal investigators, Connolly skillfully pieces together this unbelievable story.
Who directed Big Shot?
Big Shot was directed by Kevin Connolly.
Who stars in Big Shot?
The principal cast of Big Shot includes John Spano, Clark Gillies, Bob Nystrom, Wayne Gretzky, Gary Bettman.
When was Big Shot released and how long is it?
Big Shot was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.