


Screenplay by
Ron Shelton
Music Composed by
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Theatrical Release Date
January 31, 1986
DVD Release Date
February 2, 1999
Production Companies
Cinema Group Ventures, Kings Road Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures

In 1972, hoping for a shot at glory, underdog Taft High challenged its meanest rival, Bakersfield, to the annual football game. But when Jack "Butterfingers" Dundee dropped the ball instead of making the big play, Taft was defeated and star Reno Hightower has never let him live it down. Now, 13 years later, Dundee wants the chance to redeem himself, no matter what it takes! His only solution is to play Bakersfield again... with the same team. But for the Taft team, getting into shape could not be tougher... and Bakersfield is loaded!


Reno
Okay Jack, you tell the Caribou whatever you want, but I'm gonna tell you something. You're a
low-life, blackmailing, chicken-shit squid.
Jack
Low-life, blackmailing, chicken-shit squid? Welcome aboard, Reno.
Reno
She's gonna leave me as soon as I fix her car.
Jack
You're gonna fix it?
Reno
Hell no! I love her.
Jack
Elly, I have a new move for you.
Elly
Oh? Show me.
Jack
It's part Smokey Robinson, part Gladys Knight, but it's all me. Jack... Aquarius... gotta gotta
gotta gotta, satisfy.
Elly
Sort of a white 'Pip', I love it.
Jack
Mr. Weasel's here!
Jack
You better watch it, Dr. Death! I'm pretty damn fast fora Caucasian.
Jack
Come and get me sucka!

Robin Williams
Jack Dundee
Kurt Russell
Reno Hightower
Pamela Reed
Gigi Hightower
Holly Palance
Elly Dundee
Donald Moffat
The Colonel

A film with a catch (or two).
Haven't you ever done something in your life you wish you could do over again... and this time do it right? After fourteen years, Jack finally has a chance to replay the worst moment of his life. But first, he has to convince Reno that history won't repeat itself.
A comedy about life, hope, and getting even.

Locations
Taft, CA
Moorpark, CA (Moorpark High School)

West Germany
April 30, 1987
Sweden
July 25, 1995 (TV premiere)

Brazil
A Última Chance
Portugal
A Brigada do Reumático
Finland
Kasan alimmainen
France
La dernière passe (video title)
Spain
Los Buenos tiempos
Poland
Najlepsze czasy
Croatia
Najljepsa vremena
West Germany
Rocket Man - Der Beste aller Zeiten
Italy
Tempi migliori
Finland
Viimeinen ottelu

This title is available on:
DVD
Video

Gross
$7,790,931 (USA)
$26,383 (international)
$7,817,314 (total)
Opening Weekend
$2,419,800 (872 theaters)
Widest Release
872 theaters