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
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.

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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