The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998) (TV)

User Rating:

4.5/10   

Director:

Tim Kelleher

Writers:

Tim Kelleher (writer) &
Greg Fields (writer)

Release Date:

15 February 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Sport

Plot:

A Philadelphia garbageman who develops his leg muscles from kicking the hydraulic lever on his truck...

Plot Keywords:

Long Title | American Football

Cast

Tony Danza	...	Barney Gorman
Jessica Tuck	...	Marie Gorman
Art LaFleur	...	Gus Rogenheimer
Jaime Cardriche	...	Bubba
Julie Stewart	...	Eagles recruiter
Gil Filar	...	Danny Gorman
Al Ruscio	...	Barney's father
Ray Wise	...	Randolph Pratt
Chris Berman	...	Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rummy Bishop	...	Joe
Jason Blicker	...	Peter Gorman
Ken Daniels	...	Male Reporter
Dan Dierdorf	...	Himself
Dan Di Julio	...	Dallas Cowboy #49
Ron Gabriel	...	Monty
Barclay Hope	...	Mitchell
Marvin Karon	...	Dr. Huff
Peter Keleghan	...	Captain Walker
Teresa Kruze	...	Female Reporter
Janet Lo	...	Ms. Vanderpool
Jeffrey Lurie	...	Barney's Friend
Tim MacMenamin	...	Tough Guy
Chantale Nadeau	...	Beautiful Woman
Gladys O'Connor	...	Mavis
Sean Orr	...	Bill Casey
Karen Robinson	...	Sally
Vik Sahay	...	Taxi Driver
Cliff Saunders	...	Server #2
Anna Starnino	...	Server
Fred Stoller	...	Larry
John Vasilantonakis	...	Big Biker
Michael Vollans	...	Jeffrey

Also Known As:

The Philadelphia Phenomenon (USA) (short title)

Runtime:

78 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Greece:K | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

Trivia:

The kicking stand-in for Tony Danza was Mike Vanderjagt, the former kicker for the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys.

Great Kids' Movie and Fun for Adults, Too

If you are expecting a masterpiece, the title of this one tells you to look elsewhere. But if you are looking for some good, clean, fun with an unbelievable plot, look no further. The willing suspension of disbelief is important if you want to enjoy this film, but afterall, which of us doesn't have a little boy in us that still wants to be a professional football player someday? This film gives us the chance to see it happening to a deserving guy--a garbageman, nonetheless. The movie also has a lot of fun moments, like when the kicker gets to room with the biggest lineman on the team. And while it is not Aesop fare, there is a lesson to be learned here, too--that putting our dreams and opportunities in front of all else that is dear to us can be costly. If you like movies about football, this one is a cute story that is reminiscent of Disney's 1976 film "Gus" about a field-goal kicking mule. This just brings the story into a more human perspective. The kids will love it.