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The Big Green

The Big Green

The biggest kick of the year!

19955.61h 40m

Overview

In a depressed Texas town, British foreign exchange teacher Anna attempts to inject some life into her hopeless kids by introducing them to soccer. They're terrible at first, but Anna and her football-hero assistant whip them into shape. As they work overtime, the pair help kids build their self-esteem and also get involved in solving family squabbles.

Directed by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Written by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Produced by Roger Birnbaum
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Top Cast

Olivia D'Abo

Olivia D'Abo

Anna Mongomery

Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

Tom Palmer

Chauncey Leopardi

Chauncey Leopardi

Evan Schiff

Patrick Renna

Patrick Renna

Larry Musgrove

Billy L. Sullivan

Billy L. Sullivan

Jeffrey Luttrell

Bug Hall

Bug Hall

Newt Shaw

Jessica Robertson

Jessica Robertson

Kate Douglas

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Anthony Esquivel

Juan Morales

Jordan Brower

Jordan Brower

Nick Anderssen

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Jay Huffer

Themes & Keywords

sportsfootball (soccer)woman director

About The Big Green

The Big Green is a family, comedy film released in 1995 exploring themes of sports, football (soccer), woman director. Directed by Holly Goldberg Sloan, it stars Olivia D'Abo, Steve Guttenberg, Chauncey Leopardi. In a depressed Texas town, British foreign exchange teacher Anna attempts to inject some life into her hopeless kids by introducing them to soccer. They're terrible at first, but Anna and her football-hero assistant whip them into shape. As they work overtime, the pair help kids build their self-esteem and also get involved in solving family squabbles.

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