Starring: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Greta Lind, Scott Benjaminson Directed By: David Anspaugh Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Sony Pictures Number of Items: 1 Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen Region Code: 1 Release Date: September 26, 2000 Running Time: 114 minutes Theatrical Release Date: October 13, 1993
Amazon.com: This 1993 film by David Anspaugh (Hoosiers) is slowly building a reputation as a minor highlight of '90s movies. Based on a true story, Rudy stars Sean Astin as Rudy Ruettiger, a blue-collar kid whose father (Ned Beatty) worships Notre Dame football but who would never dare to dream that any of his sons could be a part of the team. The film is entirely about Ruettiger's ceaseless if sometimes wavering commitment toward that goal, despite tremendous obstacles in physical stature, education requirements, the dismissiveness of coaches, poverty, his father's envy, and endless delays of one kind or another. This is the sort of film that looks back on a life and says the battle was its own reward, not the glory. Astin is very moving as a boy who becomes a man and watches his world change, often in unexpected ways, through painful determination. Great support from Beatty, Lili Taylor as a hometown girl, and Robert Prosky and Charles S. Dutton as two valuable mentors. --Tom Keogh
Product Description: All his life people have told Rudy he s not good enough not smart enough not big enough. But nothing can stop his impossible dream of playing football for Notre Dame.From the time he s a young boy Rudy (Sean Astin) is determined to join the Fighting Irish. But his blue-collar family only laughs at his ambitions -- they know Rudy will follow his father and brother to the local steel mill. And for four long years after high school he does just that. But some dreams won t die as Rudy proves when he goes to heroic occasionally hilarious lengths to win admission to Notre Dame. Once there he becomes a walk-on player serving as little more than a human tackling dummy against the startling players. Bloodied but unbeaten Rudy wins the respect of legendary coach Ara Parseghian and the other Irish players who give him one shot at gridiron glory. An incredible true story from the creators of Hoosiers Rudy is an unforgettable testament to the power of dreams and the triumph of the common man.System Requirements:Starring: Sean Astin Ned Beatty Charles S. Dutton Robert Prosky and Lili Taylor. Directed By: David Anspaugh. Running Time: 114 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 2000 Columbia TriStar Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG UPC: 043396537279 Manufacturer No: 53727
Go for your dreams. Rudy fades with time but this uplifting film does what it is supposed to do and that is inspire people to tackle their many dreams. Sean Astin plays the title-character who is all heart and will, he wants to play College football for Notre Dame but his grades are anything but strong. The school decides to take a chance on him and his study habits and football playing florish greatly throughout the course of the film. I like this film but not as much as I used to.
If you like to hear a lot of cussing. . . This was a gift - I would not pick such a movie. The story is good and inspiring, but the cussing increases as the movie progresses. So, if you like cussing, this movie is for you - there is no shortage of foul words here.
What the USA is STILL all about Having been born out of the USA and worked and lived in France, Germany, UK (England/Scotland) and here in the USA the past 24 years (am only in my mid 40'), I have done much: I recognize true quality. This movie is a very good thank you to Daniel Ruettiger who in real life did that dream come true.
Even now, in 2008 and to come, on 148 countries, how many really are true democracies? Certainly not yet in many East EU countries, a lot of China, a dozen of countries in Africa etc...America still has got the "you can do it" and "dreams can come true attitude": not bad wisdom considering that the USA is only 222 years old (since the American constitution) and not about 2500 to 3500 years old as most other countries. So, Rudy? Oui, watch it again and again if you ever doubt that dreams can come true.
"I'm Going To South Bend" ~ Dedication, Perserverance And The Power Of A Dream Released in '93 the film `Rudy' is without question one of the most loved sports films of all-time. Based on the true story of Rudy Ruettiger and his vision quest to play football for the Fighting Irish at the University of Notre Dame, it's a story that Sean Astin was born to bring alive on film. He's absolutely perfect as the not so talented athlete with an unquenchable spirit that will not be denied.
This movie certainly knows how to push all the right emotional buttons just when needed and the superb production values and soundtrack create a wonderfully inspiring and nostalgic atmosphere that will pull on the heartstrings of even the most cynical amongst us. If you're a sports fan or not you'll certainly enjoy Sean Astin's magnificent performance.
My Rating: -4 1/2 Stars-.
Great condition! The product that I received is in great condition however, it didn't come as quickly as I expected. Would recommend using again.
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