The Comeback Kid (1980)
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The only error Bubba made was falling in love.
A down-on his-luck baseball pitcher finds a new set of rewards coaching a gang of underprivileged youngsters and romancing a career-oriented playground supervisor who, against her better judgment, put the kids in his charge.
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John RitterBubba Newman
Susan DeyMegan Barrett
Doug McKeonMichael
James GregoryScotty
Michael LembeckTony
Jeremy LichtPaul
Dick O'NeillPhil
Patrick SwayzeChuckRod GistRay Carver
Kim FieldsMolly
Angela AamesSherryTan AdamsShirleyKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Romance · Tv MovieTheme affinityLoss Of Loved One · Hospital · BaseballMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomance · Loss Of Loved OneDirector preference301121
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Frequently asked questions about The Comeback Kid
What is The Comeback Kid about?
A down-on his-luck baseball pitcher finds a new set of rewards coaching a gang of underprivileged youngsters and romancing a career-oriented playground supervisor who, against her better judgment, put the kids in his charge.
How long is The Comeback Kid?
The Comeback Kid has a runtime of 97 minutes.