The Break

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The Break

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

1995

1h 44m

5.6(5 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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12 members

Acting

Vincent Van Patten

Nick Irons

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Ben Jorgensen

Joel Robbins

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Martin Sheen

Gil Robbins

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Rae Dawn Chong

Jennifer Irons

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Valerie Perrine

Delores Smith

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Betsy Russell

Candy

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Daryl Anderson

Dale Farley

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Gerrit Graham

Bill Cowens

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Trevor Goddard

Nails

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Nels Van Patten

Tommy

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Cliff Drysdale

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Fred Stolle

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