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Release Year1983
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorFred Walton
WritersFred Walton, Steve Feke
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHadley's Rebellion
About Hadley's Rebellion
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.
Directed by Fred Walton, Hadley's Rebellion leans on a strong ensemble — Griffin O'Neal, William Devane, Charles Durning — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1983.
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