The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
| The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon | |
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| Written by | Tim Kelleher Greg Fields |
| Directed by | Tim Kelleher |
| Starring | Tony Danza Jessica Tuck Art LaFleur Jaime Cardriche Julie Stewart Gil Filar Al Ruscio Ray Wise |
| Music by | Shirley Walker |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Kevin Inch |
| Cinematography | Anthony B. Richmond |
| Editor | Chip Masamitsu |
| Running time | 78 minutes |
| Production companies | Walt Disney Television Brillstein/Grey Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | February 15, 1998 |
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (also known simply as The Philadelphia Phenomenon) is a 1998 American television movie starring Tony Danza from Walt Disney Pictures.[1]
Plot
Barney Gorman (
Barney joins the Eagles, but at first isn't really accepted by his teammates, especially his roommate, Bubba Downs. Once Barney starts playing and makes a lot of important field goals, his teammates and football fans all over town begin to love him, giving him the nickname "G-Man", but the fame and popularity begin to go to Barney's head, and he becomes conceited and talks down to his teammates. In the next game, Barney misses a potential game-winning field goal, knocking the Eagles out of contention for the playoffs.
Barney goes to a bar, depressed and lonely, when an attractive blonde woman approaches him. She asks him if he is Barney Gorman and if she could take a picture with him. Barney is caught off guard when the woman kisses him as the photo is being taken. She says thanks while giving him an alluring smile as she walks away.
Barney's mood goes from bad to worse and he is suspended from the team. He misses a date with his wife (Jessica Tuck), who then sees the picture of him kissing the blonde woman in the newspaper. When Barney arrives at home, he finds that his wife has kicked him out as well, leaving his suitcase outside the door with the photo from the newspaper.
After some soul-searching, Barney comes to his senses and apologizes to his wife, son, father, and his teammates. The Eagles let him back on the team, just in time for the final game of the season. Barney is given a chance to redeem himself as the game again comes down to a last-second field goal. The holder fumbles the snap, and Barney grabs it and scores the game-winning touchdown. At the end-of-season press conference, Barney remembers his roots as a garbageman and points out that garbagemen are deserving of respect, too, as they work hard to keep the city clean.[2]
Cast
- Tony Danza as Barney Gorman
- Jessica Tuck as Marie Gorman, Barney's wife
- Art LaFleur as Gus Rogenheimer
- Jaime Cardriche as Bubba
- Al Ruscio as Mr. Gorman, Barney's father
- Ray Wise as Randolph Pratt
- Julie Stewart as Eagles Recruiter
- Gil Filar as Danny Gorman, Barney & Marie's son
The cast also included many well known figures in the world of professional football playing minor roles or making cameo appearances.
Production
Most of the movie was actually filmed in
See also
References
- ^ D23
- ^ "The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon". Variety. 1998-02-12. Archived from the original on 2023-04-08.
- ^ Today in Philly Sports History|NBC Sports
