Kings Ransom
“August 9th, 1988. The day Canada froze over”
Synopsis
On August 9, 1988, the NHL was forever changed with the single stroke of a pen. The Edmonton Oilers, fresh off their fourth Stanley Cup victory in five years, signed a deal that sent Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian national treasure and the greatest hockey player ever to play the game, to the Los Angeles Kings in a multi-player, multi-million dollar deal. As bewildered Oiler fans struggled to make sense of the unthinkable, fans in Los Angeles were rushing to purchase season tickets at a rate so fast it overwhelmed the Kings box office. Overnight, a franchise largely overlooked in its 21-year existence was suddenly playing to sellout crowds and standing ovations, and a league often relegated to “little brother” status exploded from 21 teams to 30 in less than a decade.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Berg
- Original Score
- David Arkenstone
- Original Title
- Kings Ransom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Asylum Entertainment, ESPN Films, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Berg
David Arkenstone
Todd Crites
Peter Berg, Keith Clinkscales, John Dahl, Jonathan Koch, Joan Lynch
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Berg
Director
Alex Piper
Producer
Mitch Wright
Producer
David Arkenstone
Original Music Composer
Todd Crites
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings Ransom
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What is Kings Ransom about?
On August 9, 1988, the NHL was forever changed with the single stroke of a pen. The Edmonton Oilers, fresh off their fourth Stanley Cup victory in five years, signed a deal that sent Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian national treasure and the greatest hockey player ever to play the game, to the Los Angeles Kings in a multi-player, multi-million dollar deal. As bewildered Oiler fans struggled to make sense of the unthinkable, fans in Los Angeles were rushing to purchase season tickets at a rate so fast it overwhelmed the Kings box office. Overnight, a franchise largely overlooked in its 21-year existence was suddenly playing to sellout crowds and standing ovations, and a league often relegated to “little brother” status exploded from 21 teams to 30 in less than a decade.
Who directed Kings Ransom?
Kings Ransom was directed by Peter Berg.
Who stars in Kings Ransom?
The principal cast of Kings Ransom includes Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones, Luc Robitaille, Glen Sather, Peter Berg.
When was Kings Ransom released and how long is it?
Kings Ransom was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Kings Ransom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kings Ransom was composed by David Arkenstone .
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kings Ransom?
Kings Ransom holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).