The Break

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The Break

"Has he got what it takes to be a champion?"

1995

1h 44m

6.1(7 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A washed-up tennis pro begins coaching a hopeful teen, Joel Robbins, whose overbearing father wants to discourage him from playing.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Vincent Van Patten

Nick Irons

Ben Jorgensen

Joel Robbins

Martin Sheen

Gil Robbins

Rae Dawn Chong

Jennifer Irons

Valerie Perrine

Delores Smith

Betsy Russell

Candy

Daryl Anderson

Dale Farley

Gerrit Graham

Bill Cowens

Trevor Goddard

Nails

Nels Van Patten

Tommy

Creative team

Directed by: Lee H. Katzin
Written by: Tom Caffrey
Vincent Van Patten
Produced by: Christopher J. Brough
Vincent Van Patten

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