Slap Shot

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Overview

Bitingly and bitterly funny, Slap Shot has amassed a fervent cult following since its initial 1977 release and received one of the better early DVD releases. This 25th Anniversary Special Edition improves on that earlier edition with a remastered widescreen transfer and a number of worthy DVD extras. The image quality was already high on the previous release, but the source print has been remastered and cleaned up further without artificially brightening or perverting Victor J. Kemper's muted and dour ...
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Overview

Bitingly and bitterly funny, Slap Shot has amassed a fervent cult following since its initial 1977 release and received one of the better early DVD releases. This 25th Anniversary Special Edition improves on that earlier edition with a remastered widescreen transfer and a number of worthy DVD extras. The image quality was already high on the previous release, but the source print has been remastered and cleaned up further without artificially brightening or perverting Victor J. Kemper's muted and dour cinematography. The Dolby Digital audio track has actually been improved upon more than the visual track and now sounds less compressed if played through a stereo system (while the two versions seem identical if played through a TV set). Real-life hockey players the Hanson brothers are fan favorites and they contribute the entertaining and often very funny audio commentary track even if it often deals more with their own experiences in hockey than the making of the movie. While in some ways a precursor to the type of rude, shocking comedies the Farrelly brothers are now famous for, the makers of Slap Shot knew that the reality of hockey and even of life in a dying town can be funnier than wild fiction. The Hanson brothers' commentary track and the disc's other highlights featuring their real life exploits bear this out. Slap Shot is one of the best sports movies ever made because it always aims for the truth rather than the legend. This 25th Anniversary Edition DVD is also being sold in a slip cased edition along with Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice, but that straight-to-video sequel doesn't hold a candle to the original.
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Special Features

Commentary with the Hanson brothers; ESPN broadcast
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide
Raw and somewhat controversial in terms of its language and violence, the hockey comedy-drama Slap Shot was a departure for director George Roy Hill, whose previous 1970s output included the period adventures The Great Waldo Pepper (1975) and The Sting (1973). Writer Nancy Dowd carefully balances hilarious rowdiness -- both on and off the ice -- with surprisingly effective emotional tension. Despite the change of pace, Hill revisits some of his favorite pet themes, most notably that of a man becoming painfully aware of the end of an era. To this end, the director re-teams with Paul Newman, who perfectly captures the grizzled, nothing-to-lose attitude of Slap Shot's aging hockey-coach hero. Newman would continue to explore this type of character shading in films such as 1986's The Color of Money.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 3/26/2002
  • UPC: 025192179327
  • Original Release: 1977

    • Rating:

  • Source: Universal Studios
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen (1.85.1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Dolby 5.1 / Mono
  • Sound: Dolby Digital, monaural
  • Language: English, Español, Français
  • Time: 2:03:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 3,218

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Paul Newman Reggie Dunlop
Strother Martin Joe McGrath
Michael Ontkean Ned Braden
Jennifer Warren Francine Dunlop
Lindsay Crouse Lily Braden
Jerry Houser "Killer" Carson
Andrew Duncan Jim Carr
Jeff Carlson Jeff Hanson
Steve Carlson Steve Hanson
David Hanson Jack Hanson
Yvon Barrette Denis Le Mieux
Allan Nicholls Johnny Upton
Brad Sullivan Wanchuk
Stephen Mendillo Jim Ahern
Yvan Ponton Drouin
Matthew Cowles Charlie
Kathryn Walker Anita McCambridge
Melinda Dillon Suzanne Hanrahan
M. Emmet Walsh Dickie Dunn
Paul D'Amato Tim McCracken
Ned Dowd Ogilthorpe
Nancy Dowd Andrea
Larry Block Peterboro Referee
Allison Caine Voice Only
Paul Dooley Hyannisport Announcer
Swoosie Kurtz Shirley/Helen Upton
Christopher Murney Tommy Hanrahan
Technical Credits
George Roy Hill Director
Steve Abrams Makeup
Dede Allen Editor
Elmer Bernstein Score Composer, Musical Direction/Supervision
Tom Bronson Costumes/Costume Designer
Henry Bumstead Art Director
Robert L. Crawford Associate Producer
Nancy Dowd Screenwriter
Stephen Friedman Producer
Tom Joyner Asst. Director
Victor J. Kemper Cinematographer
James W. Payne Set Decoration/Design
Rick Sharp Makeup
Don Sharpless Sound/Sound Designer
James A. Westman Asst. Director
Robert J. Wunsch Producer
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
0. Scenes
1. Hockey Pointers [2:49]
2. Main Titles [4:44]
3. The Fashion Show [4:43]
4. The New Players [1:31]
5. On the Road [5:41]
6. Gears vs. Chiefs [1:13]
7. Winning [1:00]
8. A New Attitude [2:49]
9. Back on the Bus [:19]
10. The Presidents [:44]
11. Free Tickets [:48]
12. The Interview [3:16]
13. A Bounty [:46]
14. Reggie vs. Owner [4:55]
15. The Big Game [8:23]
16. A Show for the Scouts [1:50]
17. A Victory Parade [3:49]
18. End Credits [4:27]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Bonus Materials
      Feature Commentary With the Hanson Brothers
      The Hanson Brothers' Classic Scenes
         Coach Dunlop Meets the Hanson Brothers
         The Chiefs Meet the Hanson Brothers
         "Puttin' on the Foil"
         Coach Dunlop's Pre-Game Pep Talk
         Hanson Brothers Play Slot Cars in Their Hotel Room
         Hanson Brothers Play Their First Game With the Chiefs
         Hanson Brothers Threaten to Trash the Hotel Lobby
         "I'm Listening to the F*#!@in' Song!"
         The Hansons Attack an Annoying Fan and Go to Jail
         Dickie Dunn Captures "the Spirit of the Thing"
         Jim Carr Interviews the Hanson Brothers
         Return to "Old Time Hockey"
         "Buy You a Soda After the Game?"
      Puck Talk With the Hansons
      Theatrical Trailer
      Production Notes
      Cast and Filmmakers
         Paul Newman
         Michael Ontkean
         Lindsay Crouse
         Jennifer Warren
         Jerry Houser
         Strother Martin
         George Roy Hill
         The Hanson Brothers
      Recommendations
      DVD Newsletter
   Languages
      Spoken Language: English
      Spoken Language: Français
      Spoken Language: Español
      Captioned for the Hearing Impaired: English
      Captioned for the Hearing Impaired: None
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Bull Durham
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    Goaaaaaaaaalllllll!

    Funny, filthy and feisty.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Best Sports Movie Ever Made

    This is satire of the highest type and as such, it is in my humble opion, the best sports movie ever made. Paul Newnan is at his best and he never for a second comes out of character. The movie is well writen, well acted, and well directed. if you are a true sports fan you will love it from start to finish.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Slap Shot Original: The Man, the Foil, and the Legend

    Best Sports Movie. Period.

    This is by far the best sports movie of all time. The movie is hysterical and I never get sick of watching it. The true stars of the movie are the Hanson Brothers. They steal every scene they're in. A must see for all sports fans.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Take it from a skater...

    I've been skating (figure skating, with toepicks, not CCM's), and this is by far the funniest and most honest portrait of hockey in the 70's. It's part time capsule, part entertainment, part sport, with a bit of mockery thrown in. Watch this more than 3 times, I swear you'll be quoting lines with ease. Nothing beats Reggie Dunlop putting a bounty on Tim McCracken's head. You'll laugh till you cry. A must see!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Best movie ever filmed!!!

    By far my favorite movie of all. I'm sure I've seen it close to 50 times. I've NEVER heard of anyone who didn't like it. A ''must see'' for anyone who has a sense of humor.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    what a flick

    this movie is awesome

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Must For Hockey Fans!

    This movie is a classic. I own this movie and never get sick of watching it. I always get a kick out of the ending (I won't ruin it for you) and I would suggest it for any hockey fan, even for those of you who don't especially like hockey. It combines all the elements of a great movie, fighting, humor, cheese, mooning and hockey!...of course, that last one is a little biased. I have never known anyone to not like Slap Shot, and I have shared it with numerous people!

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