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The Best of Times(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-01-31
56%
111 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
A comedy about life, hope, and getting even.
Overview:
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
Languages: German, French, English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Kings Road Entertainment
Movie: The Best of Times
Top 10 Billed Cast
Robin Williams
Jack Dundee
Kurt Russell
Reno Hightower
Pamela Reed
Gigi Hightower
Holly Palance
Elly Dundee
Donald Moffat
Herbert ("The Colonel")
Margaret Whitton
Darla Robinson
M. Emmet Walsh
Charlie
Donovan Scott
Eddie
R.G. Armstrong
Schutte
Dub Taylor
Mac
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