The Fumbleheads
“A scheme so comical, it's criminal.”
Synopsis
When his town's beloved football team, the Buzzards, moves out of state, diehard fan Charlie confronts the team's greedy owner. With the help of his nephew and a nervous accountant, Charlie embarks on a campaign to bring the Buzzards home.
Top Cast
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Ed Asner
Charlie Atwater
Gregory Sporleder
Johnny DelFino
Austin Pendleton
Eugene Cleft
Mark Curry
Fly Walker
Barry Corbin
Robert Blister
Mickey Jones
Rex Tweedy
Ann Walker
Doreen
O-Lan Jones
Helga
Matthew Mahaney
Junior (as Matthew Michael Mahaney)
Mitchell Whitfield
Benny Pinser
Christopher Darga
Stu
Don McMillan
Jerry
Patrick Richwood
Chauncey
Rhonda Shear
Jill Digmie
Victor Raider-Wexler
Executive
Khalil Kain
Norman
James Keane
Veteran Cop
Betsy Monroe
Trixie
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Lasky
- Screenplay & Story
- Saul Janson, Peter Mackie
- Original Score
- Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker
- Original Title
- The Fumbleheads
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Lasky
Saul Janson, Peter Mackie, Marc Lasky
Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker
Gib Jaffe
Lynda Murray, Marc Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Lasky
Director
Saul Janson
Screenplay
Gib Jaffe
Editor
Lynda Murray
Producer
Peter Mackie
Screenplay
Marc Lasky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fumbleheads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fumbleheads about?
When his town's beloved football team, the Buzzards, moves out of state, diehard fan Charlie confronts the team's greedy owner. With the help of his nephew and a nervous accountant, Charlie embarks on a campaign to bring the Buzzards home.
Who directed The Fumbleheads?
The Fumbleheads was directed by Marc Lasky.
Who stars in The Fumbleheads?
The principal cast of The Fumbleheads includes Ed Asner, Gregory Sporleder, Austin Pendleton, Mark Curry, Barry Corbin.
When was The Fumbleheads released and how long is it?
The Fumbleheads was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fumbleheads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fumbleheads was composed by Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fumbleheads?
The Fumbleheads holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).