Good topic.
Three "sports" movies that I really enjoyed were:
The Best of Times - Kurt Russell and Robin Williams in a movie about revenge and redemption. Great stuff, and I must admit to always getting a little misty eyed when the music swells and the final play is run.
Hoosiers - Well-written and well-acted, this is just a solid movie. But what would you expect from a film with Barbara Hershey and Gene Hackman? Even Dennis Hopper opts not to phone it in.
Raging Bull - A fascinating look at the life of boxer Jake LaMotta. DeNiro is in rare form, and Joe Pesci also does a nice job in a pre-Goodfellas role. If you want to see rage on display, check this movie out.
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