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Rudy

1993-09-17 · 114 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · History

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.

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Directors
David Anspaugh
Production companies
TriStar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 22,800,000

Top Cast

Sean AstinSean AstinDaniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
Jon FavreauJon FavreauD-Bob
Ned BeattyNed BeattyDaniel Ruettiger
Lili TaylorLili TaylorSherry
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonFortune
Vince VaughnVince VaughnJamie O'Hara
Greta LindMary
Christopher ReedPete
Deborah WittenbergYoung Sherry
Kevin Duda9-Year-Old Bernie
Amy PietzAmy PietzMelinda
Scott BenjaminsonScott BenjaminsonFrank Ruettiger
Mary Ann ThebusBetty
Christopher Erwin7-Year-Old Mark
Robert Benirschke11-Year-Old Mark
Luke Massery13-Year-Old Rudy
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.13-Year-Old Pete
Lauren KatzLauren KatzElza
Gerry BeckerGerry BeckerFather Ted
Robert ProskyRobert ProskyFather Cavanaugh

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