Amazing Grace & Chuck Movie Review 1987

Perhaps the only anti-war/sports fantasy ever made. After a visit to a Minuteman missile site in Montana, 12-year-old Little Leaguer Chuck learns of the dangers of nuclear arms. He begins a protest by refusing to play until the nations come to a peace agreement. In a sudden surge of social conscience, athletes worldwide put down their equipment and join in droves, starting with pro-basketball star Amazing Grace Smith (Denver Nugget English). Capra-like fantasy has good intentions but ultimately lacks two key elements: coherency and plausibility.

Distribution

HBO, 1100 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, Phone: (212)512-7400, Fax: (212)512-7498, URL: http://www.hbo.com, Remarks: Online sales through www.store.hbo.com

Available on VHS
Running time 115 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Meltdown, Baseball, Junior Jocks, Anti-War War Movies, Montana

Cast

Jamie Lee Curtis, Gregory Peck, William L. Petersen, Joshua Zuehlke, Alex English

Cinematography

Robert Elswit

Director

Mike Newell

Music

Elmer Bernstein

Producer

Tri-Star Pictures