Bull Durham
Film
Matthew Perry: Is this comedy his TV comeback?...extreme sarcasm - excellent. I'd greenlight it on one condition: he, his fellow writers and exec producers take Ron Shelton (Bull Durham and Tin Cup) to lunch to discuss the second-rate sports arena angle. If he's game, I'd bring him on as... In this article: Matthew Perry, Thomas Schlamme, The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Peter Tolan, Showtime, Zac Efron, 17 Again, Ron Shelton, and 'Til Death |
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washingtonpost.com | July 09, 2009
Nuke LaLoosh Headed for A Different Hall
...Earl Weaver. The story was first dug up by the New Britain Herald, which claims that Ron Shelton, the filmmaker behind Bull Durham, will introduce Dalkowski for the enshrinement proceedings at the Shrine of the Eternals. As for what...
In this article: Steve Dalkowski, Roger Maris, Earl Weaver, Ted Williams, Baltimore Orioles, Kevin Costner, and Tim Robbins
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Denver Post Entertainment | November 11, 2009
Starz rolls out sexy movie clip fest
..."Postman"-style sex; underage sex; and various forms of illicit sex. "Nudity is the smallest part of sex," says Ron Shelton, director of "Bull Durham." The best sex scene in his movie "Waking the Dead," director Keith Gordon says,...
In this article: Starz, FBI, Mae West, and American Beauty
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St. Petersburg Times | August 06, 2009
This NBA ref, who knows the combination to the hurt locker, helps Iraq veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
...with a high moment, when Delaney met in Los Angeles with Hollywood director and screenwriter Ron Shelton (who penned and directed Bull Durham, White Men Can't Jump and Tin Cup), beginning work on a movie version of Covert for Appledown...
In this article: Bob Delaney, Bob Brown, NBA, Iraq, Suicide, New Jersey State Police, and Ron Shelton
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Ft. Worth Star-Telegram | July 07, 2009
NBA referee recounts his days infiltrating the mob
...has also agreed to a deal for the movie version of the story. It will be directed by Ron Shelton, who has also directed Bull Durham, White Men Can't Jump and Tin Cup. NBA players are familiar with and obviously fascinated by Delaney's...
In this article: Bob Delaney, NBA, Kobe Bryant, New Jersey, Narcotic, Lincoln Mark V, and Bill Belichick
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Wikipedia | October 12, 2009
Bull Durham
...he wrote the script for Bull Durham in "about twelve weeks." When Shelton pitched Bull Durham, he had a hard time convincing a studio to give him the opportunity to direct. <ref name= "Ansen, David"/> Baseball movies were not considered a...
In this article: Ron Shelton, Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins, DVD, Lawrence "Crash" Davis, Durham Bulls, and Susan Sarandon
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www.washingtonpost.com | April 30, 2008
Shelton celebrates 20 years for 'Bull Durham'
Shelton celebrates 20 years for 'Bull Durham' DURHAM, N.C. -- Ron Shelton says he's just now realizing what a home run he hit with "Bull Durham." Two decades have passed since the release of the movie Shelton wrote and directed about an...
In this article: Ron Shelton, Durham Bulls, Durham, Visalia, Durham Athletic Park, Carolina League, Tobacco, and Crash Davis
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Chicago Tribune | July 22, 2009
President Barack Obama and Chicago Bears coach to chew the fat together
...he infiltrated organized crime in New Jersey. Appledown Films recently bought the movie rights and Ron Shelton ("Bull Durham," "White Men Can't Jump" and "Tin Cup") is set to direct the film. ... Former White Sox infielder Chris Snopek...
In this article: Chicago Bears, Barack Obama, Bob Delaney, Lovie Smith, Chicago, Judd Sirott, Chris Snopek, White Sox, Cubs, and Jay Cutler
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The Hollywood Reporter | August 20, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton to star in boxing pic
Billy Bob Thornton to star in boxing pic 'Bull Durham' helmer Ron Shelton to write and direct Updated: Aug 20, 2009, 11:34 PM ET Billy Bob Thornton is attached to star in "Pound for Pound," a boxing drama based on a novel from F.X. Toole,...
In this article: Billy Bob Thornton, Million Dollar Baby, F.X. Toole, Ron Shelton, and Oscars
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Celebrity Mound | August 21, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton in the ring for boxing movie
...Tim Allen and Dennis Quaid are eyeing for starring roles. The movie takes the director, known for a range of sports-themed movies such as "Bull Durham" and "White Men Can't Jump," back into the ring for the first time since "Play It to the...
In this article: Billy Bob Thornton, F.X. Toole, Ron Shelton, Million Dollar Baby, Oscars, Clint Eastwood, Woody Harrelson, and Antonio Banderas
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Description from Wikipedia:
Bull Durham is a 1988 American romantic comedy about baseball. It is based upon the minor league experiences of writer/director Ron Shelton and depicts the players and fans of the Durham Bulls, a minor league baseball team in Durham, North Carolina. Kevin Costner stars as "Crash" Davis, a veteran catcher brought in to teach rookie pitcher Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) about the game in preparation for reaching the Major Leagues. Baseball groupie Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon) romances Nuke but finds herself increasingly attracted to Crash. Also featured are Robert Wuhl and Max Patkin.
Baseball movies were not considered a viable commercial prospect at the time of this film's production, and every studio passed except for Orion Pictures, who gave Shelton a USD $9 million budget, an eight-week shooting schedule, and creative freedom. Even so, many cast members accepted salaries lower than their usual due to their enthusiasm for the material. He cast Kevin Costner because of the actor's natural athletic ability. During filming, Costner was able to hit two home runs while the cameras were rolling.
Bull Durham was a commercial success, grossing over $50 million in North America, well above its estimated budget, and a critical success as well. Sports Illustrated ranked it the #1 Greatest Sports Movie of all time. In addition, the film is ranked number 55 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies." It is also ranked #97 on the American Film Institute's "100 Years...100 Laughs" list, and #1 on Rotten Tomatoes' list of the 53 best reviewed sports movies of all time.
- Name:
- Bull Durham
- Country of Origin:
- United States
- Release Date:
- June 15, 1988
- Directed By:
- Ron Shelton
- Produced by:
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- Mark Burg
- Thom Mount
- Written By:
- Ron Shelton
- Editor:
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- Adam Weiss
- Robert Leighton
- Music By:
- Michael Convertino
- Distributed By:
- Orion Pictures
- Length:
- 108 minutes
- Language:
- English
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