The Bad News Bears Go to Japan(1978)
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan Synopsis
A small time promotor/hustler takes the pint-sized baseball team to Japan for a match against the country's best little league baseball team which sparks off a series of adventures and mishaps the boys come into.
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) is a comedy film directed by John Berry, released on June 30, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Tony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley, Tomisaburō Wakayama and Kanji Inoki. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- John Berry
- Writers:
- Bill Lancaster
- Producers:
- Michael Ritchie
- Cinematographer:
- Gene Polito
- Composer:
- Paul Chihara
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $7,092,495
- Status:
- Released
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) Trailer
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Curtis
as Marvin Lazar
Jackie Earle Haley
as Kelly Leak
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Coach Shimizu
Kanji Inoki
as Self
- Hatsune Ishihara
Hatsune Ishihara
as Arika
George Wyner
as The Network Director
Lonny Chapman
as Louis the Gambler
Matthew Anton
as E.R.W. Tillyard III
Erin Blunt
as Ahmad Rahim
- George Gonzales
George Gonzales
as Miguel Agilar
Brett Marx
as Jimmy Feldman
David Pollock
as Rudy Stein
Key crew
Directed by John Berry, written by Bill Lancaster, produced by Michael Ritchie.
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bad News Bears Go to Japan online?
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?
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The main cast of The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) includes Tony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Kanji Inoki and Hatsune Ishihara. The film was directed by John Berry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bad News Bears Go to Japan released?
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan was released on June 30, 1978 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan worth watching?
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?
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Yes. The official The Bad News Bears Go to Japan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.