Cool Runnings (1993)

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Written by Lynn Siefert, Michael Ritchie

Directed by Jon Turteltaub

Also known as "Disney's Cool Runnings"

Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1993

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This hilarious film is based on the true story of the 1988 Olympic Jamaican bobsled team.

When Derice Bannock (Leon) fails to qualify for the Olympics 100 yard sprint due to an injury, he calls upon the services of Irwin Flitzer (John Candy), a retired and disgraced former Olympic bobsled athlete, disgraced by putting weights in his bobsled at a former Olympic games.

Together and with the help of Sanka (Doug E. Doug), Junior (Rawle D. Lewis) and Yul (Malik Yoba), they decide to set up a Jamaican Olympic bobsled team. Naturally this causes hilarity on the island as the boys try to train in the scorching winter heat of Jamaica.

However team spirit and plenty of self-confidence leads to a few surprises at the Winter Games as they defy all odds and get into the Olympics.

This film is a must-watch - you'll laugh so hard, tears will roll.

Cast

Image for LeonLeonDerice Bannock
Image for Doug E. DougDoug E. DougSanka Coffie
Rawle D. LewisJunior Bevil
Image for Malik YobaMalik YobaYul Brenner
Image for John CandyJohn CandyIrving 'Irv' Blitzer
Raymond J. BarryKurt Hemphill
Peter OuterbridgeJosef Grool
Paul CoeurRoger
Larry GilmanLarry
Charles HyattWhitby Bevil Sr.
Winston StonaCoolidge
Bertina MacauleyJoy Bannock
Pauline Stone-MyrieMomma Coffie
Kristoffer CooperWinston
Bill DowRegistration Official
Jay BrazeauKroychzech
Campbell LaneKarl Schindler
Jack GothAugust Gremmer
Matthew WalkerGerman Official
Christopher GazeBritish Official
David LovgrenSwiss Captain

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