Spooner
Synopsis
An escaped convict starts a new life as a Texas high school English teacher and wrestling coach, attempting to turn a fledgling team into a championship squad. He tries to make a difference in the life of a tough juvenile delinquent and falls in love with a fellow teacher, all while trying to keep out of sight of pursuing lawmen.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George T. Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter I. Baloff, Dave Wollert
- Original Title
- Spooner
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George T. Miller
Peter I. Baloff, Dave Wollert
Sheldon Pinchuk
Department Leadership Roster
Sheldon Pinchuk
Producer
George T. Miller
Director
Peter I. Baloff
Writer
Dave Wollert
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spooner
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What is Spooner about?
An escaped convict starts a new life as a Texas high school English teacher and wrestling coach, attempting to turn a fledgling team into a championship squad. He tries to make a difference in the life of a tough juvenile delinquent and falls in love with a fellow teacher, all while trying to keep out of sight of pursuing lawmen.
Who directed Spooner?
Spooner was directed by George T. Miller.
Who stars in Spooner?
The principal cast of Spooner includes Robert Urich, Jane Kaczmarek, Brent David Fraser, Conrad Bachmann, Gary Bairos.
When was Spooner released and how long is it?
Spooner was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.