Spooner (1989 film)
| Spooner | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George Miller |
| Written by | Peter I. Baloff Dave Wollert |
| Produced by | Sheldon Pinchuk |
| Starring | Robert Urich Jane Kaczmarek |
| Cinematography | Tim Suhrstedt |
| Edited by | Jim Gross |
| Music by | Brian Banks Anthony Marinelli |
Production company | Disney |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
Spooner is a 1989 American television film.[1] It first aired on The Disney Channel on 2 December 1989.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]A convicted forger escapes prison and takes a job as a high schools teacher and coach.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Robert Urich as Harry Spooner / Michael Norlon
- Jane Kaczmarek as Gail Archer
- Paul Gleason as Roland Bishop
- Keith Coogan as D B Reynolds
- Barry Corbin as Principal Bennet
- Eric Christmas as Mr. Settles
- Rick Lenz as Sheriff Reynolds
- John Wesley as U.S. Marshal Ed Wilson
- Brent Fraser as Shane
- Katie Barberi as Caroline
- Robert King as Coach Miliken
Reception
[edit]Knight-Ridder Newspapers' Ron Miller said "This is a wonderful picture with a witty teleplay and a rousing finish. What's more. It has a lot to say about facing responsibility and a winning performance by Urich as a man who finally learns a bigger lesson than any of his students."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Speed, F. Maurice; Cameron-Wilson, James (1994). Film Review. W.H. Allen. ISBN 0863698425.
- ^ Burlingame, Jon (1 December 1989), "'Spooner' casts Urich as a high school wrestling coach", Sacramento Bee, The
- ^ Ladd, Patty (1 December 1989), "Stars like 'Spooner' for its message", Palm Beach Post, The
- ^ Miller, Peter (2 December 1989), "'Spooner' Is a Good Flick Without Sugar Overdose", Salt Lake Tribune, The