One Special Victory
Synopsis
A fact-based story, John Larroquette plays a hotshot executive that ends up in court over a certain charge. He is sentenced to community service. He is assigned to coach a basketball team of mentally handicapped citizens. At first, he is reluctant and thinks selfishly of his own needs. Later on, he finds the real meaning of life which is helping others.
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John Larroquette
Bo
Kathy Baker
Ellen
Christine Estabrook
Ruthie
Dirk Blocker
Joey
Gregory Millar
Bruce
Joseph Asaro
Spike
Beah Richards
Cora Simms
Ray Walston
Wurtz
Phil Hartman
Mike Rutten
Denis Arndt
Jack Arner
Angela Bassett
Lois
Lorinne Vozoff
Richard Venture
Janet Carroll
Concetta Tomei
Joe Pantoliano
Daniel
Kathleen Doyle
Woman in Bar
Robert Firth
Hank
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Clifford Campion, Betty Goldberg, Ron Jones
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- One Special Victory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- NBC Productions, Port Street Films, Susan Baerwald Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Cooper
Clifford Campion, Betty Goldberg, Ron Jones
Billy Goldenberg
Steve Yaconelli
Edward M. Abroms
Susan Baerwald, John Larroquette
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Edward M. Abroms
Editor
Stuart Cooper
Director
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Special Victory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Special Victory about?
A fact-based story, John Larroquette plays a hotshot executive that ends up in court over a certain charge. He is sentenced to community service. He is assigned to coach a basketball team of mentally handicapped citizens. At first, he is reluctant and thinks selfishly of his own needs. Later on, he finds the real meaning of life which is helping others.
Who directed One Special Victory?
One Special Victory was directed by Stuart Cooper.
Who stars in One Special Victory?
The principal cast of One Special Victory includes John Larroquette, Kathy Baker, Christine Estabrook, Dirk Blocker, Gregory Millar.
When was One Special Victory released and how long is it?
One Special Victory was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for One Special Victory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Special Victory was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is One Special Victory based on a book or true story?
One Special Victory is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ron Jones".