What are the Bad News Bears movies?
The Bad News Bears1976
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training1977The Bad News Bears Go to Japan1978
The Bad News Bears/Movies
Who were the original Bad News Bears?
| The Bad News Bears | |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Stanley R. Jaffe |
| Starring | Walter Matthau Tatum O’Neal Vic Morrow |
| Cinematography | John A. Alonzo |
| Edited by | Richard A. Harris |
Is there a sequel to the Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training
The Bad News Bears/Sequels
Was Bad News Bears a true story?
No. ‘Bad News Bears’ is not based on a true story. While there have been multiple actual stories of sports teams performing beyond expectations, ‘Bad News Bears’ is actually a remake of a 1976 movie, ‘The Bad News Bears.
Is Walter Matthau still alive?
Deceased (1920–2000)
Walter Matthau/Living or Deceased
What was Walter Matthau’s last movie?
Hanging Up (2000)
Hanging Up (2000), directed by Diane Keaton, was Matthau’s final appearance onscreen.
How old was Tatum O’Neal in Bad News Bears?
“The thing that surprised everybody was that it was about kids but adults loved it,” says producer Stanley Jaffe. What surprises O’Neal is the enduring interest that males have in The Bad News Bears. “The film had such an impact on boys,” says O’Neal, 55.
How many bad news bears are there?
Was buttermaker Amanda’s father?
The relationship between Matthau and O’Neal provides the emotional heart of the movie. The two walk a dance around each other: Buttermaker is not Amanda Whurlitzer’s father, but he’s the closest thing she’s ever had to one and she still resents him for walking out on her and her mother.
How old was Jackie Earle Haley in Bad News Bears?
60 years (July 14, 1961)
Jackie Earle Haley/Age
What happened to Walter Matthau?
Walter Matthau, whose performances as cantankerous but endearing characters made him a distinctive leading man in movies, theater and television, died yesterday in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 79. The cause was a heart attack, said Lindi Funston, a spokeswoman for St. John’s Health Center, where he died.
Was Walter Matthau married?
Carol Gracem. 1959–2000
Grace Geraldine Johnsonm. 1948–1958
Walter Matthau/Spouse
How much did Walter Matthau get paid for the Bad News Bears?
Reportedly, star Walter Matthau was paid US $750,000 while Tatum O’Neal was paid US $350,000 and eight percent of net profits. After Kelly Leak’s homerun gives the Bears their first win of the season (against the White Sox) the footage of the Bears celebrating at home plate around Kelly shows a Yankee catcher.
Who were the Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears is a 1976 American sports comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie . It stars Walter Matthau and Tatum O’Neal. The film was followed by two sequels, The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training in 1977 and The Bad News Bears Go to Japan in 1978, a short-lived 1979–80 CBS television series, and a 2005 remake.
Who was Morris Buttermaker in the Bad News Bears?
Joke nick-name variations given to Morris Buttermaker ( Walter Matthau) in the film include “Butterworth” and “Boilermaker”. Interesting? One of the only three movies written by Bill Lancaster (son of Burt Lancaster ), the other two being The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) and The Thing (1982). Interesting?
How old is Amanda Wurlitzer in the Bad News Bears?
Tatum O’Neal as Amanda Wurlitzer, the 11-year-old star pitcher for the Bears who feels insecure about her tomboy image. She is recruited by Buttermaker to help the team start winning. She is no-nonsense and a great pitcher who was taught by Buttermaker when she was young.