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Cool Runnings (1993)
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.
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Derice Bannock -
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Larry
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Whitby Bevil, Sr.
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Coolidge
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Joy Bannock
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Momma Coffie
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Winston
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Director:
Jon TurteltaubWriters:
Lynn Siefert (story), Michael Ritchie (story), Lynn Siefert (screenplay), Tommy Swerdlow (screenplay), Michael Goldberg (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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2 wins & 2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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According to Tommy Swerdlow, the only line in the film that he did not write was "Sanka, ya dead?". That is the only line that came from the original version of the script.
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Yul Brenner:
Hey, Dreadlocks! Let me kiss your lucky egg!
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After the final run, Derice is stepping down from the run and shakes hands and speaks with the Swiss driver, it is clear the man behind them, center screen, is actually fake clapping.
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Genres
Adventure | Comedy | Family | SportDetails
Release Date:
1 October 1993Language
English, German, Russian
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBox Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£2,503,138 (UK) (4 March 1994)
Gross:
$68,856,263 (USA)
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