The Best of Times (1986)

Released: 1986-01-31 Duration: 1hr 44min

Genres: Comedy

Rating 5.6

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A comedy about life, hope, and getting even.

Overview

A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.

Production Companies

Kings Road Entertainment

Universal Pictures

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	3.53

Directed By

Roger Spottiswoode

Crew

Writer
Ron Shelton

Director
Roger Spottiswoode

Assistant Director
James Dyer

Second Assistant Director
Harry V. Bring

Stunts
Rick Avery

Casting
David Rubin

Music
Arthur B. Rubinstein

Producer
Gordon Carroll

Makeup Artist
Brad Wilder

Director of Photography
Charles F. Wheeler

Set Decoration
Marc E. Meyer Jr.

Stunt Double
Dick Warlock

Editor
Garth Craven

Costume Design
Patricia Norris

Special Effects Supervisor
Garry Elmendorf

Hairstylist
Silvia Abascal

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