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Rudy (1993)

PG 114 min  -  Biography | Drama | Sport  -   13 October 1993 (USA)
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Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.

Director:

David Anspaugh

Writer:

Angelo Pizzo
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2 wins & 1 nomination See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Astin ...
Jon Favreau ...
Ned Beatty ...
Greta Lind Greta Lind ...
Mary
Scott Benjaminson Scott Benjaminson ...
Mary Ann Thebus Mary Ann Thebus ...
Betty
Charles S. Dutton ...
Lili Taylor ...
Sherry
Christopher Reed Christopher Reed ...
Pete
Deborah Wittenberg ...
Young Sherry
Christopher Erwin Christopher Erwin ...
7-Year-Old Mark
Kevin Duda Kevin Duda ...
9-Year-Old Bernie
Robert Benirschke Robert Benirschke ...
11-Year-Old Mark
Luke Massery Luke Massery ...
13-Year-Old Rudy
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. ...
13-Year-Old Pete
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Storyline

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, It's the size of the fight in the dog. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bourák See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$22,750,363 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR  | SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The football scenes have an added sense of realism because the director never filmed any scenes with a camera on the field. As with a broadcast of a real game, all football scenes were filmed with off-field cameras. See more »

Goofs

Miscellaneous: In the movie, Rudy gets to play for the first time in a game against Georgia Tech. However, as they show Rudy running down the field during the kickoff, you can see a maroon and gold Boston College banner in the crowd behind him. This scene was filmed at the halftime of the real ND/Boston College game in 1992. See more »

Quotes

Rudy: Mary, Mary quite contrary. What makes your garden grow?
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Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #22.10" (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"When the Irish Backs Go Marching By"
Written by Eugene Burke and Joseph J. Casasanta See more »