The Mighty Macs ( Our Lady of Victory )

The Mighty Macs (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Our Lady of Victory
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
93 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Anthony Gargano
Tim Chambers

Written By:
Tim Chambers

Actors:
Carla Gugino ..... Cathy Rush
David Boreanaz ..... Ed Rush
Marley Shelton ..... Sister Sunday
Ellen Burstyn ..... Mother St. John
Phyllis Somerville ..... Sister Sister
Jennifer Butler ..... Nun
Jesse Draper ..... Mrs. Ballard
Margaret Anne Florence ..... Rosemary Keenan
Malachy McCourt ..... Monsignor
Lauren Bittner ..... Mary Margaret O'Malley
Christopher Mann ..... Julius Moore
Brooke Josephson ..... Mrs. Kincade
Tony Luke Jr. ..... Salvatore Galentino
Kim Blair ..... Lizanne Caufield
Vale Anoai ..... College Student in Church

Synopsis:

Set in 1972, 'The Might Macs' tells the incredible true story of a sassy 23 year-old tomboy whose life has been filled with a series of setbacks. On the brink of giving up and moving to the next phase of her life, she takes one final shot at being the head basketball coach at Immaculata College - a tiny all girls Catholic school without a prayer of winning. Starring Carla Gugino, David Boreanaz and Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn, 'The Mighty Macs' is the uplifting, inspiring and exciting story about the dedication, hard work, sacrifice and determination that lead to the first National Championship in women's college basketball. Part 'Hoosiers', part 'Sister Act', 'The Might macs' is a film for anyone who has ever had a dream.

Set in 1972, 'Our Lady of Victory' tells the inspiring true story of the Cathy Rush, a sassy 23 year old former tomboy whose young life has been filled with a series of setbacks. On the brink of giving up and moving on to her child rearing years, she takes one final shot at her dream and becomes the head basketball coach at tiny Immaculata College. With help from the nuns, she finds the courage and faith to lead her team along the improbable journey of winning the first national championship in women's basketball.

In the early 70s, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms -- and the school itself is in danger of being sold -- Coach Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 17 February, 2011.