One Special Victory

December. 08,1991      
Rating:
7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A fact-based story, John Larroquette plays a hotshot executive that ends up in court over a certain charge. He is sentenced to community service. He is assigned to coach a basketball team of mentally handicapped citizens. At first, he is reluctant and thinks selfishly of his own needs. Later on, he finds the real meaning of life which is helping others.

John Larroquette as  Bo
Kathy Baker as  Ellen
Christine Estabrook as  Ruthie
Dirk Blocker as  Joey
Beah Richards as  Cora Simms
Ray Walston as  Wurtz
Phil Hartman as  Mike Rutten
Denis Arndt as  Jack Arner
Angela Bassett as  Lois

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Reviews

BootDigest
1991/12/08

Such a frustrating disappointment

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Steineded
1991/12/09

How sad is this?

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Acensbart
1991/12/10

Excellent but underrated film

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Dana
1991/12/11

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

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