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Hardball

"The most important thing in life is showing up"

PG-13 2001 · 1h 46m · Drama
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An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.

Theatrical
Sep 14, 2001
Box Office
$40.2M
Budget
$32.0M
Return
1.3x
DVD / Blu-ray
Feb 19, 2002
Director
Brian Robbins
Writer
John Gatins
Producers
Herb Gains, Kevin McCormick, Tina Nides
Music
Mark Isham
Studio
Paramount Pictures, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions, GHS Productions KG, Nides/McCormick Productions
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Taking Chances Together for a Better Future
Taglines The story of ten kids and a coach who never had a chance... until they took a chance on each other.
The Importance of Showing Up in Life
Taglines The most important thing in life is showing up
A Gamble with Everything at Stake
Taglines In a place where all bets are off, he's got nothing to lose.
Unlikely Romantic Interests and Professional Connections
Jefferson Coach Connor, you're not really trying to get Mrs. Wilkes, are you? Connor: No. Ray Ray: Good. Cause I already tried and she ain't havin it. Andre: Yeah, me too.
Kofi and G-Baby's mother Miss Wilkes said she had a good feeling about you. Connor: Miss Wilkes said that?
Miss Wilkes So you work for Smyth and Stevens Securites?
Connor Yes.
Miss Wilkes What deal did you blow? Connor: What?
Miss Wilkes Well, I'm sure you're not coaching this team by choice.

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