

The Mighty Macs
2011-10-21 · 102 min · ★ 5.2
In 1971, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms — and the school itself is in danger of being sold — Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.
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- Directors
- Tim Chambers
- Production companies
- Quaker Media
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,891,936
Top Cast
Carla GuginoCathy Rush
Marley SheltonSister Sunday
Ellen BurstynMother St. John
David BoreanazEd Rush
Margaret Anne FlorenceRosemary Keenan
Kate NowlinColleen McCann
Malachy McCourtMonsignor
Phyllis SomervilleSister Sister
Jodie Lynne McClintockSister Thomas
Lauren BittnerMary Margaret O'Malley
Lauren KarlKelly MacDougalTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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