Peter Gent wrote the book several years before the movie came out. There are so many parts in the movie that just make you scratch your head and go "Huh? How does that fit in?"....or maybe it's just me after having read the book first.
VERY different ending too.
I liked the movie, but when you know MORE of the story than what's portrayed on screen, it kind of leaves you wanting more.
I gotta say B.A. was portrayed better in the movie than in the book. Seemed like Elliott ALMOST actually got the coach to understand him just a little bit.
I liked Nick Nolte. He did a great job in this movie.
I'd recommend it, but if you REALLY want this story, read the book for more drinking, drugs, sex, and on-field FOOTBALL ACTION.
VERY different ending too.
I liked the movie, but when you know MORE of the story than what's portrayed on screen, it kind of leaves you wanting more.
I gotta say B.A. was portrayed better in the movie than in the book. Seemed like Elliott ALMOST actually got the coach to understand him just a little bit.
I liked Nick Nolte. He did a great job in this movie.
I'd recommend it, but if you REALLY want this story, read the book for more drinking, drugs, sex, and on-field FOOTBALL ACTION.