The Comeback Kid(1980)
The only error Bubba made was falling in love.
The Comeback Kid Synopsis
A down-on his-luck baseball pitcher finds a new set of rewards coaching a gang of underprivileged youngsters and romancing a career-oriented playground supervisor who, against her better judgment, put the kids in his charge.
The Comeback Kid (1980) is a comedy and romance film directed by Peter Levin, released on April 11, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars John Ritter, Susan Dey, Doug McKeon and James Gregory. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Levin
- Writers:
- Joe S. Landon
- Producers:
- Louis Rudolph
- Cinematographer:
- Ric Waite
- Composer:
- Barry De Vorzon
- Production:
- ABC Circle Films
- Status:
- Released
The Comeback Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Ritter
as Bubba Newman
Susan Dey
as Megan Barrett
Doug McKeon
as Michael
James Gregory
as Scotty
Jeremy Licht
as Paul
Dick O'Neill
as Phil
- Rod Gist
Rod Gist
as Ray Carver
Michael Lembeck
as Tony
Patrick Swayze
as Chuck
Angela Aames
as Sherry
- Tan Adams
Tan Adams
as Shirley
- Kevin King Cooper
Kevin King Cooper
as Tank
Key crew
Directed by Peter Levin, written by Joe S. Landon, produced by Louis Rudolph.
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The Comeback Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Comeback Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Comeback Kid?
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The main cast of The Comeback Kid (1980) includes John Ritter, Susan Dey, Doug McKeon, James Gregory and Jeremy Licht. The film was directed by Peter Levin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Comeback Kid released?
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The Comeback Kid was released on April 11, 1980 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Comeback Kid worth watching?
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The Comeback Kid (1980) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.