The Break
Has he got what it takes to be a champion?
Genres
Overview
A washed-up tennis pro begins coaching a hopeful teen, Joel Robbins, whose overbearing father wants to discourage him from playing.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
104 min
Release Date
1995-09-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
6.8
Vincent Van Patten
Nick Irons
Ben Jorgensen
Joel Robbins
Martin Sheen
Gil Robbins
Rae Dawn Chong
Jennifer Irons
Valerie Perrine
Delores Smith
Betsy Russell
Candy
Daryl Anderson
Dale Farley
Gerrit Graham
Bill Cowens
Trevor Goddard
Nails
Nels Van Patten
Tommy
Cliff Drysdale
Cliff Drysdale
Fred Stolle
Fred Stolle
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