Spooner (1989 film)

1989 American film

Spooner

Directed by| George Miller
Written by| Peter I. Baloff
Dave Wollert
Produced by| Sheldon Pinchuk
Starring| Robert Urich
Jane Kaczmarek
Cinematography| Tim Suhrstedt
Edited by| Jim Gross
Music by| Brian Banks
Anthony Marinelli

Production
company

Disney

Release date

* 1989 (1989)

Running time

| 98 minutes
Country| USA
Language| English

Spooner is a 1989 American television film.[1] It first aired on The Disney Channel on 2 December 1989.[2]

## Synopsis

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A convicted forger escapes prison and takes a job as a high schools teacher and coach.[3]

## Cast

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* Robert Urich as Harry Spooner / Michael Norlon
* Jane Kaczmarek as Gail Archer
* Paul Gleason as Roland Bishop
* Keith Coogan as D B Reynolds
* Barry Corbin as Principal Bennet
* Eric Christmas as Mr. Settles
* Rick Lenz as Sheriff Reynolds
* John Wesley as U.S. Marshal Ed Wilson
* Brent Fraser as Shane
* Katie Barberi as Caroline
* Robert King as Coach Miliken

## Reception

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Knight-Ridder Newspapers' Ron Miller said "This is a wonderful picture with a witty teleplay and a rousing finish. What's more. It has a lot to say about facing responsibility and a winning performance by Urich as a man who finally learns a bigger lesson than any of his students."[4]

## References

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1. ^ Speed, F. Maurice; Cameron-Wilson, James (1994). Film Review. W.H. Allen. ISBN 0863698425.
2. ^ Burlingame, Jon (1 December 1989), "'Spooner' casts Urich as a high school wrestling coach", Sacramento Bee, The
3. ^ Ladd, Patty (1 December 1989), "Stars like 'Spooner' for its message", Palm Beach Post, The
4. ^ Miller, Peter (2 December 1989), "'Spooner' Is a Good Flick Without Sugar Overdose", Salt Lake Tribune, The

## External links

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* Spooner at IMDb