Slap Shot

When the struggling Charlestown Chiefs, a minor-league hockey team, are faced with the threat of closure, their player-coach Reggie Dunlop takes matters into his own hands. He recruits the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players known for their violent style of play, to turn the team's fortunes around. The move sparks a wave of controversy and excitement as the Chiefs start winning games through sheer force and intimidation. But as tensions rise and players get injured, Reggie must confront the true cost of success and decide whether to stick with his violent strategy or return to a more traditional style of play. Starring Paul Newman as Reggie Dunlop, Slap Shot is a classic sports comedy that delves into themes of small-town life, blue-collar struggles, and the absurdity of professional sports.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Slap Shot include The Sting, Annie Hall, My Bodyguard, Cooley High, A Boy and His Dog, Going Places.

Slap Shot was released in theaters on February 25, 1977.