A rugby player is put up in a juvenile detention center, where he plays for the Highland Rugby team and ultimately plays against his father in the National Championships.A rugby player is put up in a juvenile detention center, where he plays for the Highland Rugby team and ultimately plays against his father in the National Championships.A rugby player is put up in a juvenile detention center, where he plays for the Highland Rugby team and ultimately plays against his father in the National Championships.
- Awards
- 1 win
Eliot Schwartz
- Marty
- (as Eliot Benjamin)
Kepa Kruse
- Tumo
- (as John Kepa Kruse)
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Did you know
- TriviaGetting this story into production as a film was twenty-one years in the making.
- GoofsAt the beginning of the movie, when Rick angrily charges at a sideline bench, there are people right next to it. When the camera switches to show Rick kicking down the bench, the people have disappeared.
- Quotes
Rick Penning: I don't do ANYTHING to embarrass myself, my team and my family.
- Crazy creditsThe coaching philosophies of Larry Gelwix has led the Highland Rugby team to a record of 361 wins, 9 losses. They continue to dominate in their sport today.
- ConnectionsSpin-off Larry Gelwix: No Regrets (2011)
- SoundtracksReady Or Not
Written by Stephen Paul Swindells
Performed by Manbreak
Courtesy of One Little Indian
Featured review
Touching redemption story with good sports action
I think a several of America's baseball movies are among the best movies ever made. When this movie was in production and heard it described as a rugby movie. I'd read about the Highland team in the newspapers, but didn't have high expectations for this film about a sport that didn't interest me.
Last night I viewed it "on-demand" and loved it almost as much as my favorite baseball movies. Ryan Little and the cast and crew did an amazing job. Neil McDonough was especially convincing. As the "bad dad" he displayed fine range and a subtle, but moving character arc.
I also enjoyed the Pacific Islander actors. I've been fortunate to know many of these fine people and this film captures their wonderful spirit and culture. A flashback showing how the Islander culture became such a key element of Highland's team would have been a excellent addition to the film.
Some pretty tacky movies have been shot in Utah recently. It's good to see a quality film like this from the Beehive State.
Last night I viewed it "on-demand" and loved it almost as much as my favorite baseball movies. Ryan Little and the cast and crew did an amazing job. Neil McDonough was especially convincing. As the "bad dad" he displayed fine range and a subtle, but moving character arc.
I also enjoyed the Pacific Islander actors. I've been fortunate to know many of these fine people and this film captures their wonderful spirit and culture. A flashback showing how the Islander culture became such a key element of Highland's team would have been a excellent addition to the film.
Some pretty tacky movies have been shot in Utah recently. It's good to see a quality film like this from the Beehive State.
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- matowakita
- Aug 16, 2009
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- Untitled Ryan Little Project
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $719,556
- Gross worldwide
- $719,556
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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