Coach of the Year
“One determined man can make a difference”
Synopsis
An ex-football star, paralyzed from the waist down during Vietnam, accepts the challenge of coaching football in a juvenile reform school.
Top Cast
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Robert Conrad
Jim Brandon
Erin Gray
Paula DeFalco
Red West
Superintendant Turner
Daphne Maxwell Reid
Merissa Lane
David Raynr
Munroe 'Sweetlife' Johnson
Ricky Paull Goldin
Andy DeFalco
Alex Paez
Hector Estrada
Radames Torres
Effie 'Peanut' Rodriguez
Louis Carello
Eddie Lovella
Dean Hill
McLeash
Ed O'Bradovich
Ed O'Bradovich
Joneal Joplin
Coach Forester
Richard Marx
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Medford
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Abatemarco
- Original Score
- Pete Carpenter, Mike Post
- Original Title
- Coach of the Year
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- A. Shane Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Medford
Frank Abatemarco
Pete Carpenter, Mike Post
Paul Vombrack
Howard Deane, George R. Rohrs
John Ashley, Joan Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
Don Medford
Director
John Ashley
Producer
Paul Vombrack
Director of Photography
Howard Deane
Editor
George R. Rohrs
Editor
Frank Abatemarco
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coach of the Year
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coach of the Year about?
An ex-football star, paralyzed from the waist down during Vietnam, accepts the challenge of coaching football in a juvenile reform school.
Who directed Coach of the Year?
Coach of the Year was directed by Don Medford.
Who stars in Coach of the Year?
The principal cast of Coach of the Year includes Robert Conrad, Erin Gray, Red West, Daphne Maxwell Reid, David Raynr.
When was Coach of the Year released and how long is it?
Coach of the Year was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Coach of the Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coach of the Year was composed by Pete Carpenter, Mike Post.