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The Mighty Macs

2011-10-21 · 102 min · ★ 5.2

Drama

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 GuginoCarla GuginoCathy Rush
Marley SheltonMarley SheltonSister Sunday
Ellen BurstynEllen BurstynMother St. John
David BoreanazDavid BoreanazEd Rush
Katie HayekTrish Sharkey
Kim BlairLizanne Caufield
Meghan SabiaJen Galentino
Margaret Anne FlorenceMargaret Anne FlorenceRosemary Keenan
Kate NowlinKate NowlinColleen McCann
Taylor SteelMimi Malone
Bianca BrunsonGayle Moore
Malachy McCourtMalachy McCourtMonsignor
Phyllis SomervillePhyllis SomervilleSister Sister
Jodie Lynne McClintockJodie Lynne McClintockSister Thomas
Marianne BonnerSister Sarge
Ginny GrahamSister Jane
Lauren BittnerLauren BittnerMary Margaret O'Malley
Lauren KarlLauren KarlKelly MacDougal
Catherine RushBank Teller
Ed T. RushSidewalk Patron

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