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Rudy

Movie·1993·Drama, History·1h 54m·7.3 (759)·Directed by David Anspaugh

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Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.

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Sean AstinSean AstinDaniel E. 'Rudy' RuettigerJon FavreauJon FavreauD-BobNed BeattyNed BeattyDaniel RuettigerLili TaylorLili TaylorSherryCharles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonFortuneVince VaughnVince VaughnJamie O'Hara
Greta Lind
Greta LindMary
Christopher Reed
Christopher ReedPete

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