Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, June 11, 2021 (Limited)
Plot: What's the story about?
The true story of the Mighty Mites, the football team of a Fort Worth orphanage who, during the Great Depression, went from playing without shoes—or even a football—to playing for the Texas state championships. The architect of their success was Rusty Russell, a legendary high school coach who shocked his colleagues by giving up his privileged position to teach and coach at the orphanage. Few knew Rusty's secret: that he himself was an orphan. Recognizing that his scrawny players couldn't beat the other teams with brawn, Rusty developed innovative strategies that would come to define modern football. Over the course of their winning season, these ultimate underdogs became an inspiration to their city, state, and entire nation.
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Who stars in 12 Mighty Orphans: Cast List
Luke Wilson ... Coach Rusty Russell
"Meeting Evil" , "Idiocracy"
Martin Sheen ... Doc Hall
"Judas And The Black Messiah" , "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"
Robert Duvall ... Mason Hawk
"Jack Reacher" , "Wild Horses"
Vinessa Shaw ... Juanita Russell
"Puncture" , "Big Miracle"
Wayne Knight ... Frank Wynn
"The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee" , "Jurassic Park 3D"
Jake Austin Walker ... Hardy Brown
"The Chaperone"
Treat Williams ... Amon Carter
"Christmas on the Square" , "Barefoot"
Ron White ... Sheriff Red Wright
"Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie "
"The Sound of Freedom" , "Antlers"
"Premature"
Who's making 12 Mighty Orphans: Crew List
A look at the 12 Mighty Orphans behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ty Roberts last directed The Iron Orchard. The film's writer Ty Roberts last wrote The Iron Orchard.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Brinton BryanHouston Hill
Angelique De Luca
Michael De Luca
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Production: What we know about 12 Mighty Orphans?
Key Facts
- Adaptation of the book "Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football" by Jim Dent .
Filming Timeline
- April 2021: The film was in Completed status.
- February 2021: The film was in Post-Production status.
- August 2019: The film was in Pre-Production status.
- July 2019: The film was in Development status.
12 Mighty Orphans Release Date: When is the film coming out?
12 Mighty Orphans is coming out in 2021 on Friday, June 11, 2021 (Limited release). There are 3 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Misfits, In the Heights and Domino: Battle Of The Bones.
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