Necessary Roughness
“This gang of loners, loonies and losers are about to become something they've never been before... a team.”
Synopsis
When the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos football team is disqualified for cheating and poor grades, the University is forced to pick from a team that actually goes to school. Will they even win a single game?
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Necessary Roughness - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-24
Top Cast
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Scott Bakula
Paul Blake
Robert Loggia
Coach Wally Rig
Harley Jane Kozak
Dr. Suzanne Carter
Larry Miller
Dean Phillip Elias
Héctor Elizondo
Coach Ed Gennero
Sinbad
Andre Krimm
Fred Thompson
Carver Purcell
Rob Schneider
Chuck Neiderman
Jason Bateman
Jarvis Edison
Andrew Bryniarski
Wyatt Beaudry
Duane Davis
Featherstone
Michael Dolan
Eric 'Samorai' Hansen
Marcus Giamatti
Sargie 'Fumblina' Wilkinson
Kathy Ireland
Lucy Draper
Andrew Lauer
Charlie Banks
Louis Mandylor
McKenzie
Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
Manumana
Drew Kahn
Papke
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Dragoti
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Natkin, David Fuller
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Necessary Roughness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Dragoti
Rick Natkin, David Fuller
Bill Conti
Peter Stein, Michael D. O'Shea
John Wright, Steve Mirkovich
Mace Neufeld, Hawk Koch, Robert Rehme
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Dragoti
Director
Dan Moore
Costume Design
John Wright
Editor
Allan Graf
Stunt Coordinator
Mace Neufeld
Producer
Steve Mirkovich
Editor
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Paul Peters
Production Design
Peter Stein
Director of Photography
Robert Rehme
Producer
Rick Natkin
Writer
David Fuller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Necessary Roughness
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What is Necessary Roughness about?
When the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos football team is disqualified for cheating and poor grades, the University is forced to pick from a team that actually goes to school. Will they even win a single game?
Who directed Necessary Roughness?
Necessary Roughness was directed by Stan Dragoti.
Who stars in Necessary Roughness?
The principal cast of Necessary Roughness includes Scott Bakula, Robert Loggia, Harley Jane Kozak, Larry Miller, Héctor Elizondo.
When was Necessary Roughness released and how long is it?
Necessary Roughness was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Necessary Roughness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Necessary Roughness was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Necessary Roughness?
Necessary Roughness holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).