
Cool Runnings
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This 1993 film, directed by Jon Turteltaub, tells the inspiring story of a Jamaican sprinter who enlists the help of a dishonored coach to form the country’s first bobsled team and compete in the Winter Olympics. The movie stars Leon, Doug E. Doug, and John Candy, whose performances bring humor and heart to this underdog tale. While it didn’t win any major awards, the film is celebrated for its uplifting message and comedic elements. Interestingly, it is loosely based on the true story of the Jamaican national bobsled team’s debut in the 1988 Winter Olympics. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 38min
Views:6687
Release:1993
Release Date:1993-10-01
Director:Jon Turteltaub
Actors:Bertina Macauley, Bill Dow, Charles Hyatt, Doug E. Doug, Gil Scott-Heron, Gregory Isaacs, John Candy, Kristoffer Cooper, Larry Gilman, Leon, Malik Yoba, Mutabaruka, Paul Coeur, Pauline Stone Myrie, Peter Outerbridge, Rawle D. Lewis, Raymond J. Barry, Winston Stona
Country:United States of America
Awards:2 wins & 2 nominations total
Budget:$14,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$154,856,263
TMDB:7.0
Rotten Tomatoes:76%
FilmAffinity:5.7
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