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Slap Shot At Thirty
by George James Malik on 02/25/07 at 09:10 AM ET
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from the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat:
Released by Universal Studios exactly 30 years ago today, “Slap Shot” is one of the most rented sports movies ever.
Sports fans recite lines without hesitation.
The story of the foul-mouthed but likable hockey players who went from worst to first has put Johnstown on the international map.
“It’s amazing how it took to people,” said Allan Nicholls, who played Charlestown Chiefs captain Johnny Upton. “I think it’s because it was one of those films that didn’t talk down. It talked to people. People could involve themselves and relate a lot better.
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I usually rent ‘mystery, alaska’ once deep in the winter, last weekend this year. enjoy that movie a lot
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 02/25/07 at 07:03 PM ET