The Bad News Bears (1976)

  • PG
  • 04/05/1976 (US)
  • Family, Comedy
  • 1h 42m

The coach is waiting for his next beer. The pitcher is waiting for her first bra. The team is waiting for a miracle. Consider the possibilities.

Overview

An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.

Michael Ritchie

Director

Bill Lancaster

Writer

Cast

Walter Matthau's headshot

Walter Matthau

Coach Morris Buttermaker
Tatum O'Neal's headshot

Tatum O'Neal

Amanda Whurlitzer
Vic Morrow's headshot

Vic Morrow

Roy Turner
Joyce Van Patten's headshot

Joyce Van Patten

Cleveland
Ben Piazza's headshot

Ben Piazza

Councilman Whitewood
Jackie Earle Haley's headshot

Jackie Earle Haley

Kelly Leak
Alfred Lutter's headshot

Alfred Lutter

Ogilvie
Chris Barnes's headshot

Chris Barnes

Tanner Boyle

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