The Best of Times
“A comedy about life, hope, and getting even.”
Synopsis
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
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The Best Of Times ≣ 1986 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-01
Top Cast
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Robin Williams
Jack Dundee
Kurt Russell
Reno Hightower
Pamela Reed
Gigi Hightower
Holly Palance
Elly Dundee
Donald Moffat
Herbert ("The Colonel")
Margaret Whitton
Darla Robinson
M. Emmet Walsh
Charlie
Donovan Scott
Eddie
R.G. Armstrong
Schutte
Dub Taylor
Mac
Carl Ballantine
Arturo
Kathleen Freeman
Rosie
Tony Plana
Chico
Kirk Cameron
Teddy Hightower
Robyn Lively
Jaki Dundee
Eloy Casados
Carlos
Jeff Doucette
Olin
Anne Haney
Marcy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Shelton
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- The Best of Times
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Kings Road Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode
Ron Shelton
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Charles F. Wheeler
Garth Craven
Gordon Carroll
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Shelton
Writer
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Gordon Carroll
Producer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Garth Craven
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
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
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 The Best of Times
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Best of Times about?
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
Who directed The Best of Times?
The Best of Times was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Who stars in The Best of Times?
The principal cast of The Best of Times includes Robin Williams, Kurt Russell, Pamela Reed, Holly Palance, Donald Moffat.
When was The Best of Times released and how long is it?
The Best of Times was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best of Times?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best of Times was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best of Times?
The Best of Times 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.).