The Fanatics (film)

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The Fanatics
Directed byMarc Lasky
StarringMark Curry
Edward Asner
Barry Corbin
Austin Pendleton
Music byThomas Chase
Steve Rucker
Release date
  • 1997 (1997)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Fanatics (also known as Fumbleheads) is a 1997 comedy film starring Ed Asner, Mark Curry, Barry Corbin and Austin Pendleton.

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Plot

Quimby Falls, much like many American small towns, loves football with passion. When the Buzzard team owner moves the team to another town, a few die-hard fans formulate a drastic plan to bring the team back home again.

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