Slap Shot
"Slap Shot out slaps... out swears... out laughs..."
Originally released in 1977. Slap Shot is a comedy/drama film. directed by George Roy Hill. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Newman, Strother Martin, and Michael Ontkean
Synopsis
To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (416 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$28M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Newman
as Reggie 'Reg' Dunlop
Strother Martin
as Joe McGrath
Michael Ontkean
as Ned Braden
Jennifer Warren
as Francine Dunlop
Lindsay Crouse
as Lily Braden
Jerry Houser
as Dave 'Killer' Carlson
Andrew Duncan
as Jim Carr
Jeff Carlson
as Jeff Hanson
Steve Carlson
as Steve Hanson
David Hanson
as Jack Hanson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $28,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slap Shot about?
To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition.
Who directed Slap Shot?
Slap Shot was directed by George Roy Hill.
How long is Slap Shot?
Slap Shot has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Slap Shot released?
Slap Shot was released on February 25, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slap Shot?
The main cast of Slap Shot includes Paul Newman, Strother Martin, Michael Ontkean, Jennifer Warren, Lindsay Crouse.
Is Slap Shot worth watching?
Slap Shot has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 416 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.