Amazing Grace and Chuck 37 years old
A boy raised a question, a man answered and the world paid attention.
Chuck Murdock, a 12-year-old boy from Montana and son of a military jet pilot, becomes anxious after seeing a Minuteman missile on a school field trip. He protests the existence of nuclear weapons by refusing to play baseball, which results in the forfeit of a Little League game by his team. "Amazing Grace" Smith, a fictional Boston Celtics player, played by NBA star Alex English, decides to join the boy in his protest by resigning from professional basketball. This gives it nationwide coverage, inspiring more pro athletes to join the protest against nuclear weapons. The film reaches a climax when the President of the United States personally meets with Chuck, admiring his resolve but at the same time explaining the practical difficulties of disarmament. Sinister forces, meanwhile, threaten the lives of Amazing Grace and his agent, Lynn.
Credits
Amazing Grace and Chuck Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jamie Lee Curtis She was 28, now 65 years old | as Lynn Taylor |
| Gregory Peck He was 71, 87 years old when he died | as President |
| Michael Bowen He was 29, 62 years old when he died | as Hot Dog |
| Joshua Zuehlke | as Chuck Murdock |
| William Petersen He was 34, now 71 years old | as Russell (as William L. Petersen) |
| Alex English He was 33, now 70 years old | as Amazing Grace Smith |
| Harvey Martin He was 36, 51 years old when he died | as Mad Dog |
Amazing Grace and Chuck Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Mike Newell as Director. He was 45 (now 82) years old | Directing |
| David Field as Writer. He was 37 (now 74) years old | Writing |
Amazing Grace and Chuck (37 years)
A boy raised a question, a man answered and the world paid attention.
- Release day: Friday, May 22, 1987
- Runtime: 114 minutes