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The Bad News Bears
The Bad News Bears
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The Bad News Bears

Film

April 6, 1976 in theaters

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An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.

Rating
PG
Runtime102 minutes
End CreditsNo

Cast

Walter Matthau as Coach Morris Buttermaker

Walter Matthau

Coach Morris Buttermaker

Tatum O'Neal as Amanda Whurlitzer

Tatum O'Neal

Amanda Whurlitzer

Vic Morrow as Roy Turner

Vic Morrow

Roy Turner

Joyce Van Patten as Cleveland

Joyce Van Patten

Cleveland

Ben Piazza as Councilman Whitewood

Ben Piazza

Councilman Whitewood

Director

Michael Ritchie

Michael Ritchie

Director

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THE VERDICT

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Michael Ritchie's classic comedy remains a masterpiece of 1970s cynicism, pairing Walter Matthau's crusty, beer-chugging manager with Tatum O'Neal's fierce star pitcher. The film subverts standard underdog tropes with sharp profanity, authentic youth angst, and an unsentimental view of youth sports culture. It is a foundational sports comedy that defined a generation.

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The Cast of THE BAD NEWS BEARS (1976) Reunite | TCMFF 2026
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The Cast of THE BAD NEWS BEARS (1976) Reunite | TCMFF 2026

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