Manny's Orphans
Originally released in 1978. Manny's Orphans is a comedy/family film. directed by Sean S. Cunningham.
Starring Malachy McCourt, Chet Doherty, and Sel Skolnick
Synopsis
Manny coaches soccer for the fashionable Creighton Hall school, but is relieved of duty because he is 'not a good match' for the school. He finds a job at a Catholic home for orphans, where he forms a new soccer team, with the help of one very good player Pepe who turns out to be a girl. 'Pepe' is the sister of one of the orphans, who comes to the all-boy orphanage posing as a boy, because her former foster home was an abusive environment. Along the way, Manny has incurred a gambling debt, his creditors begin to lean on him, and the boys find out. They set up a soccer game and stake the outcome against Manny's debt. If they win, the debt will be forgiven.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1978
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sean S. Cunningham Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manny's Orphans about?
Manny coaches soccer for the fashionable Creighton Hall school, but is relieved of duty because he is 'not a good match' for the school. He finds a job at a Catholic home for orphans, where he form...
Who directed Manny's Orphans?
Manny's Orphans was directed by Sean S. Cunningham.
How long is Manny's Orphans?
Manny's Orphans has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Manny's Orphans released?
Manny's Orphans was released on January 2, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manny's Orphans?
The main cast of Manny's Orphans includes Malachy McCourt, Chet Doherty, Sel Skolnick, Xavier Rodrigo, Melissa Valentin.