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Good Luck

1997-03-07 · 92 min · ★ 4.9

Drama · Comedy

Bernard "Bern" Lemly is fed up with being in a wheelchair and wants more out of life. Meanwhile, former football player Tony "Ole" Olezniak is stewing after recently losing his sight. The men soon realize they can put their frustrated energy to good use by competing in a whitewater rafting race on Oregon's Rouge River. In the process, they discover their disabilities don't have to destroy their dreams.

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Directors
Richard LaBrie
Production companies
East-West Film Partners
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 39,837

Top Cast

Gregory HinesGregory HinesBernard 'Bern' Lemley
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioTony 'Ole' Olezniak
Sarah TriggerSarah TriggerHeidi
James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesJames Bing
Robert O'ReillyRobert O'ReillyBartender
Maria O'BrienPeggy
Kathryn HowellKathryn HowellDoris
Dennis DunDennis DunChang
Max GailMax GailFarmer John
Joe TheismannJoe TheismannJoe Theismann
Roy FirestoneRoy FirestoneRoy Firestone
Jack RaderJack RaderDrag Queen
Diedre KilgoreDiedre KilgoreTopless Fan
Gary BudoffFootball Fan #1

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