Publisher's Synopsis
The best hockey movie of all time The Making of Slap Shot reveals the improbable, hilarious, behind–the–scenes story about the crazy and wildly popular film Slap Shot— a story too real and too good not to be true. Personal interviews with cast members, production staff and others offer a rare inside view of the making of Slap Shot , including little–known facts, anecdotes from the set, and, best of all, a chance to get inside the locker room with the Charlestown Chiefs, one of the best known and most popular fictional sports teams in history. Praise for Slap Shot #5 on Sports Illustrated’ s list of the Top 50 Greatest Sports Movies #1 on Maxim’ s list of the 100 Greatest Guy Movies Ever Made “…hockey people adored [Paul Newman] for his performance in Slap Shot. That movie was such a boon to hockey, just as he made pool more glamorous, playing Fast Eddie Felsen in The Hustler and then in The Color of Money. If Paul Newman was connected, it must be good.” —Frank Deford, Sports Illustrated “…a great working–class story. A wonderful risky performance from Paul Newman…just a terrific film.” —Gene Siskel, film critic “It’s literally my favorite sports movie.” —Barbara Morgan, Executive Director and Co–Founder of the Austin Film Festival “...the best sports film of the past 50 years.” —Dan Jenkins, GQ “When I coached juniors, that movie was playing on the bus every year.” —Mike Babcock, Stanley Cup–winning coach of the Detroit Red Wings “George Roy Hill’s direction and Nancy Dowd’s script provide lusty entertainment, combining human touches with ample mayhem on the ice.” —Bob Thomas, Associated Press “Violent, bloody and thoroughly revolting.” —Rex Reed, film critic
