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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

With all eyes on Japan after defeating the Houston Toros in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977), California's champions, The Bears, embark on a fascinating adventure in the far-off Land of the Rising Sun. Under the wing of the small-time Hollywood promoter, Marvin Lazar, the Bears face the country's all-star baseball team; however, nothing seems to work as planned. Now, against the backdrop of an insurmountable language barrier and an unforeseen romance, the Bears will have to prove their worth. Do they stand a chance against Japan's best little-league team?

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Tony Curtis
Marvin Lazar
Jackie Earle Haley
Kelly Leak
Tomisaburo Wakayama
Coach Shimizu

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Awards

  • 1978 - Stinker Award - Worst Picture - nominated
  • 1978 - Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actor - nominated

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