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Mystery, Alaska

Mystery, Alaska

A Small Town on the Outskirts of Greatness.

19996.31h 59m

Overview

In Mystery, Alaska, life revolves around the legendary Saturday hockey game at the local pond. But everything changes when the hometown team unexpectedly gets booked in an exhibition match against the New York Rangers. When quirky small-towners, slick promoters and millionaire athletes come together.

Directed by Jay Roach
Written by David E. Kelley, Sean O'Byrne
Produced by Howard Baldwin, David E. Kelley
Box OfficeBudget: $28.0MRevenue: $8.9M

Top Cast

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

John Biebe

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Charles Danner

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Donna Biebe

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Judge Walter Burns

Lolita Davidovich

Lolita Davidovich

Mary Jane Pitcher

Ron Eldard

Ron Eldard

'Skank' Marden

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Mayor Scott Pitcher

Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

Bailey Pruitt

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Mr. Walsh

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

Joanne Burns

Themes & Keywords

sportsice hockeyalaskasport competitionestranged couplesmall town sheriffjealous husbandforced retirementfather son conflictreturn to birthplaceadmiringadoringamused

About Mystery, Alaska

Mystery, Alaska is a drama, comedy film released in 1999 exploring themes of sports, ice hockey, alaska, sport competition, estranged couple, small town sheriff. Directed by Jay Roach, it stars Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, Mary McCormack. In Mystery, Alaska, life revolves around the legendary Saturday hockey game at the local pond. But everything changes when the hometown team unexpectedly gets booked in an exhibition match against the New York Rangers. When quirky small-towners, slick promoters and millionaire athletes come together.

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