The bad news bears
A classic!
The Bad News Bears is a 1976 American comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie. The movie follows a group of misfit Little League baseball players and their coach, Morris Buttermaker (Walter Matthau), who is a former minor league baseball player and a beer drinker.
The team is made up of a group of kids who are all considered to be the worst players in the league. They are led by Kelly Leak (Jackie Earle Haley), a tough and talented player who is also a bit of a troublemaker. The team's antics and misadventures are the main focus of the movie, as they try to win the championship and prove themselves as a team.
The movie was a critical and commercial success, and it spawned a sequel, The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training, in 1977. The film's success can be attributed to its relatable characters, witty dialogue, and the comedic chemistry between the cast members.
Some of the most memorable scenes from the movie include:
- The team's first game, where they get destroyed by a team of talented players.
- The team's trip to the batting cages, where they get into a fight with a group of older kids.
- The team's encounter with a group of snobbish, wealthy kids who are also playing in the league.
- The team's final game, where they face off against their arch-rivals and pull off a stunning upset.
The Bad News Bears has become a cult classic and is still widely popular today. It's a fun and entertaining movie that is sure to bring back memories for anyone who grew up in the 1970s.