Knute Rockne All American (1940)
The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.
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Knute Rockne -
Bonnie Skiles Rockne -
George Gipp -
Father John Callahan, C.S.C -
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Gus Dorais -
Lars Knutson Rockne -
Martha Rockne -
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Harry Stuhdreher-One of The Four Horsemen
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Elmer Laydon - One of The Four Horsemn -
Don Miller - One of The Four Horsemen
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Directors:
Lloyd Bacon , William K. HowardWriters:
Robert Buckner (original screen play), Mrs. Knute Rockne (based upon: private papers of, and the reports of Rockne's intimate associates and friends)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The unnamed "disease" that killed George Gipp wasn't a disease, it was actually complications from strep throat.
Quotes
Committee Member:
Mr. Rockne, couldn't football be replaced by some other game? Something less violent?
Knute Rockne:
Well, what game would you suggest?
Committee Member:
Well, hockey, for instance.
Knute Rockne:
Why, as a matter of fact, I suggested that very idea to Father Callahan, our president. He was ...
Goofs
At 11:02, Knute's elbow goes from next to the bed to on the bed.
Alternate Versions
For years TV prints of "Knute Rockne All-Amercian" deleted about 13 minutes of footage, including the famous "Win one for the Gipper" speech, for legal reasons concerning the George Gipps family. When the US video version was released in 1998, all the deleted scenes were restored, and seen for the first time since the original theatrical showings. The restored, complete print has since been released on DVD (as of 2006) and is now available for television viewings.
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Happy Land(uncredited)
Traditional spiritual
Sung by Pat O'Brien as "Boarding House"
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Plot Summary
Genres
Biography | Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
5 October 1940Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Stage 12, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
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