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Knute Rockne All American

  • 1940
  • Approved
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Pat O'Brien in Knute Rockne All American (1940)
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The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.

  • Directors
    • Lloyd Bacon
    • William K. Howard
  • Writers
    • Robert Buckner
    • Mrs. Knute Rockne
  • Stars
    • Pat O'Brien
    • Gale Page
    • Ronald Reagan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    2.2K
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    • Directors
      • Lloyd Bacon
      • William K. Howard
    • Writers
      • Robert Buckner
      • Mrs. Knute Rockne
    • Stars
      • Pat O'Brien
      • Gale Page
      • Ronald Reagan
    • 25User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien
    • Knute Rockne
    Gale Page
    Gale Page
    • Bonnie Skiles Rockne
    Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan
    • George Gipp
    Donald Crisp
    Donald Crisp
    • Father John Callahan C.S.C.
    Albert Bassermann
    Albert Bassermann
    • Father Julius Nieuwland
    • (as Albert Basserman)
    John Litel
    John Litel
    • Committee Chairman
    Henry O'Neill
    Henry O'Neill
    • Doctor Treating Knute
    Owen Davis Jr.
    Owen Davis Jr.
    • Charles 'Gus' Dorais
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Lars Knutson Rockne
    Dorothy Tree
    Dorothy Tree
    • Martha Rockne
    Johnny Sheffield
    Johnny Sheffield
    • Knute Rockne - Age 7
    • (as John Sheffield)
    Moreau Choir of Notre Dame
    • Moreau Choir
    • (as The Moreau Choir of Notre Dame)
    Nick Lukats
    • Harry Stuhldreher - The Four Horsemen
    Kane Richmond
    Kane Richmond
    • Elmer Layden - The Four Horsemen
    William Marshall
    William Marshall
    • Don Miller - The Four Horsemen
    William Byrne
    • Jim Crowley - The Four Horsemen
    Howard Jones
    • Howard Jones - USC Coach
    Glenn 'Pop' Warner
    • Glenn 'Pop' Warner - Stanford Coach
    • Directors
      • Lloyd Bacon
      • William K. Howard
    • Writers
      • Robert Buckner
      • Mrs. Knute Rockne
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The unnamed "disease" that killed George Gipp wasn't a disease, it was actually complications from strep throat.
    • Goofs
      The airplane in which Knute Rockne lost his life was the Fokker F-10 tri-moter. The movie uses a metal-winged Ford tri-motor. The F-10 had wooden wings, which failed during the flight due to internal deterioration, causing the crash. The movie seems to indicate that Rockne's plane crashed because of engine trouble.
    • Quotes

      Knute Rockne: Now I'm going to tell you something I've kept to myself for years. None of you ever knew George Gipp. He was long before your time, but you all know what a tradition he is at Notre Dame. And the last thing he said to me, "Rock," he said, "sometime when the team is up against it and the breaks are beating the boys, tell them to go out there with all they've got and win just one for the Gipper. I don't know where I'll be then, Rock," he said, "but I'll know about it and I'll be happy."

    • Crazy credits
      The movie begins with the Foreword: "The Life of Knute Rockne is its own dedication to the Youth of America, and to finest ideals of courage, characters and sportmanship for all the world. Knute Rockne was a great and vital force in moudling the spirit of modern America through the millions of young men and boys who loved and respected him, and who today are living by the high standard that he taught. This picture has been made with the permission and valuable assistance of his widow, Bonnie Skiles Rockne. Appreciation is expressed to the University of Notre Dame for its gratuitous co-operation."
    • Alternate versions
      For years TV prints of "Knute Rockne All-Amercian" deleted about 13 minutes of footage, including the famous "Win one for the Gipper" speech, for legal reasons concerning the George Gipp family. When the US video version was released in 1998, all the deleted scenes were restored, and seen for the first time since the original theatrical showings. The restored, complete print has since been released on DVD (as of 2006) and is now available for television viewings.
    • Connections
      Featured in Family Classics: Family Classics: Knute Rockne: All American (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      The Notre Dame Victory March
      (1908) (uncredited)
      Music by Michael J. Shea
      Lyrics by John F. Shea
      Played during the opening and end credits
      Played and sung by the crowd at the railroad station twice
      Played as background music often

    User reviews25

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    6/10

    A must see for any football fan.

    This is the life story of probably the most famed football coach, Knute Rockne. 'Rock' gained fame with his pep talks that led to many memorable victories for his beloved Notre Dame football team.

    Pat O'Brien probably turns in the best performance of his career as Coach Rockne. Ronald Reagan portrays the dying George Gipp of the "win one for the Gipper" fame. Also in the cast are Donald Crisp, Owen Davis Jr., Gale Page and John Litel. Johnny Sheffield, who played Boy in the Tarzan series, plays Rockne at age 7.

    Father of the forward pass and backfield shift inspired even the non-football fans during his era in the limelight. This is a football classic you can enjoy watching again and again.
    • michaelRokeefe
    • Feb 2, 2001
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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Spirit of Knute Rockne
    • Filming locations
      • University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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