What is the movie When the Game Stands Tall about?
In 2003, high-school football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel) and his De La Salle Spartans have just completed an incredible 151 consecutive victories and 12-straight state championships. While the team’s seniors receive offers from colleges all over the country, the advancing juniors look forward to making their mark. However, beloved “Coach Lad” has a brush with calamity, while the Spartans face their most-challenging, most-unpredictable season yet.When the Game Stands Tall / Film synopsis
Is the movie When the Game Stands Tall a true story?
Inspired by a true story, WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL tells the remarkable journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.
Where can u watch When the Game Stands Tall?
When the Game Stands Tall, a docudrama movie starring Jim Caviezel, Michael Chiklis, and Alexander Ludwig is available to stream now. Watch it on Prime Video, Vudu Movie & TV Store, VUDU, ROW8, Redbox. or Apple TV on your Roku device.
Where was the movie touchback filmed?
The primary filming location was Coopersville, Michigan at the Coopersville High School football stadium. Additional filming occurred in Grand Rapids, Ravenna Township and River View High School in Warsaw, Ohio. One scene was also filmed in Ohio Stadium on October 23, 2010 during an Ohio State football game.
What year did the movie When the Game Stands Tall come out?
August 22, 2014 (USA)When the Game Stands Tall / Release date
Where is Bob Ladouceur now?
My name is Bob Ladouceur. I was the head football coach at De La Salle High School from 1979 -2012. I am currently an assistant coach and continue teaching.
What’s the meaning of touchback?
Definition of touchback : a situation in football in which the ball is down behind the goal line after a kick or intercepted forward pass after which it is put in play by the team defending the goal on its own 20-yard line — compare safety.
What was the movie touchback about?
A man (Brian Presley) seeks counsel from his longtime mentor (Kurt Russell) when he gets a unique opportunity to revisit his youth and the injury that ended his promising football career.Touchback / Film synopsis
Who has the longest winning streak in high school football?
No other team in the country has an active win streak of 50 games. The team’s last loss came on Oct. 13, 2018 and they have not lost a playoff game since 2015. The previous owners of the longest winning streak in high school football was Kirtland High School in Ohio.
When to the game stands still cast?
Cast & Crew
- Jim Caviezel. Bob Ladouceur.
- Michael Chiklis. Terry Eidson.
- Alexander Ludwig. Chris Ryan.
- Clancy Brown. Mickey Ryan.
- Laura Dern. Bev Ladouceur.
- Matthew Daddario. Danny Ladouceur.
- Joe Massingill. Beaser.
- Jessie Usher. Tayshon Lanear.