History ·Drama ·Action · United States of America · 2021 · 1h 58m

12 Mighty Orphans

12 Mighty Orphans poster
Director
Ty Roberts
Cast
Luke Wilson as Rusty Russell Vinessa Shaw as Juanita Russell Wayne Knight as Frank Wynn Martin Sheen as Doc Hall Jake Austin Walker as Hardy Brown Scott Haze as Rodney Kidd
Crew
David McFarland — Director of Photography James K. Crouch — Editor Mark Orton — Original Music Composer Kevin Meyer — Screenplay Ty Roberts — Writer Lane Garrison — Writer
Tagline

Based on the true story of the team that inspired a nation.

Synopsis

Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.

Trailer 12 Mighty Orphans — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
underdogbased on novel or booksportswar veteranamerican footballorphanageamerican football coachgreat depressionbased on true storyflashbackorphanchild labor
Key Collaborators
Ty Roberts Director David McFarland Director of Photography James K. Crouch Editor Mark Orton Original Music Composer Kevin Meyer Screenplay Ty Roberts Writer Lane Garrison Writer Jim Dent Novel Ty Roberts Producer Michael De Luca Producer Houston Hill Producer Angelique De Luca Producer
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