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The Break
The Break

The Break

Has he got what it takes to be a champion?

Genres

Comedy

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A washed-up tennis pro begins coaching a hopeful teen, Joel Robbins, whose overbearing father wants to discourage him from playing.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

01 September 1995

Country

Cast

Vincent Van Patten

Vincent Van Patten

Nick Irons

Ben Jorgensen

Ben Jorgensen

Joel Robbins

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Gil Robbins

Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

Jennifer Irons

Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

Delores Smith

Betsy Russell

Betsy Russell

Candy

Daryl Anderson

Daryl Anderson

Dale Farley

Gerrit Graham

Gerrit Graham

Bill Cowens

Trevor Goddard

Trevor Goddard

Nails

Nels Van Patten

Nels Van Patten

Tommy

Cliff Drysdale

Cliff Drysdale

Cliff Drysdale

Fred Stolle

Fred Stolle

Fred Stolle

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