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Hadley's Rebellion

Hadley's Rebellion

1983•1h 36m•3.3/10
Drama

Ratings

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3.3/10(3)

After he transfers to a new school, Hadley is victimized and ostracized by his too-cool classmates. To prove his worth, our hero takes up wrestling, and before long he’s the school champ, thanks to the input of coach Ball, a washed-up alcoholic who finds redemption through Hadley’s example.

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Production

Fries Distribution Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Griffin O'Neal

Griffin O'Neal

Hadley Hickman

William Devane

William Devane

Coach Ball

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Sam Crawford

Adam Baldwin

Adam Baldwin

Bobo McKenzie

Lisa Lucas

Lisa Lucas

Linda

Eric Boles

Mr. Stevens

John Mengatti

John Mengatti

Bobby Clark

Chad McQueen

Chad McQueen

Rick Stanton

Larry Zerner

Larry Zerner

Dorm Boy

Ruth Phillips

Nurse

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