Wildcats (1986)
Directed by Michael Ritchie
Genres - Comedy, Sports & Recreation |
Sub-Genres - Comedy of Manners, Sports Comedy |
Release Date - Feb 14, 1986 (USA) |
Run Time - 107 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Jeremy Beday
Blonde-haired, blue-eyed women's libber Molly McGrath (Goldie Hawn) quits her teaching job at a comfortable middle-class school to take a new position as varsity football coach at a predominantly black inner-city school. Culture and gender clashes abound; she must win over the hard-boiled youths, convince them to practice hard and show up for class, and convince them they can win football games. Her job begins to take a toll on her family, however, when her ex-husband (James Keach) attempts to take away her daughter, claiming she is neglecting her responsibilities as a mother. Wildcats marked the fourth sports film directed by Michael Ritchie.
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sports, woman, champion, coach, discipline, football, prejudice, respect, underdog