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Cool Runnings | Year: 1993 Classification: Comedy Directed: - Jon Turteltaub Actors/Actresses: - John Candy - Leon - Doug E. Doug Cool! ... of this mostly fictional account of the trials and tribulations of the Jamaican Bobsled Team in the winter of 1988. No matter that it's mostly fictional, it's a wonderful, uplifting story. With a terrific performance by John Candy as the coach and a great supporting cast as the team this movie tells a story of triumph, redemption and personal achievement. Billed as a comedy, it has it's chuckles in the first half as the team is formed and begins training in the warm Jamaican climate, but once the boys reach Calgary and are confronted with their obstacles, it becomes very serious. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds to not only qualify for the competition, more less have a chance at a medal, this movie outRockys Rocky. Unless you're made of stone, the heart-warming scene following the crash combined with the stirring music will at least cause a lump in your throat. Whenever I feel down, I throw this movie in the VCR and 1-1/2 hours later I feel much better. It's great therapy. Try it. Buy Cool Runnings at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Cool Runnings Search with the Priority Search Engine on Cool Runnings This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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