Whether chronicling an athlete's rise, fall, and redemption or
following a team's improbable triumph on the field, sports have
been a favorite theme of filmmakers almost since movies were first
produced. And whether focusing on soccer (Bend It Like Beckham),
boxing (Rocky and its sequels), hockey (Slap Shot), baseball (Bull
Durham), football (The Longest Yard), basketball (Hoosiers),
cycling (Breaking Away), or tennis (Wimbledon), such films capture
the competition and thrill of sport. All major films with a primary
focus on athletic endeavor are contained in Encyclopedia of Sports
Films. In this volume, more than 200 fictional feature-length
movies released between 1925 and 2010 are described, including
comedies, dramas, and biopics. While the focus is on Hollywood
productions, independent films and foreign releases are also
represented. Though boxing and baseball films have tended to
dominate the genre, many other sports are also included here,
including skiing, curling, and cricket. Arranged alphabetically by
title, each main entry contains a synopsis of the film, principal
production information, and a critical analysis. In addition to the
main entries, credits and brief descriptions for more than 200
films are also provided. DVD and VHS distributors are included, if
available. Appendixes include made-for-television movies,
documentaries, and films based on or inspired by true events and
persons. For teachers who wish to incorporate films into their
lesson plans, as well as librarians ordering titles for their
patrons, Encyclopedia of Sports Films will be a valuable resource.
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