
The Sports Pages
2001-01-07 · 90 min · ★ 6.3
Dr. Lionel Waddems, a golf fanatic. is put on trial for killing his golf partner. The movie follows the trial in the news and features interviews by people who knew the men. It is based on 2 short stories "How Doc Waddems Finally Broke 100" and "The Heidi Bowl".
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- Directors
- Richard Benjamin
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Kelsey GrammerHoward Greene
Bob NewhartDoc Waddems
Brian MarkinsonRobert Russo
Graham Jarvis
Kevin McNulty
Gillian Barber
Robin Mossley
Anthony UlcBar Patron
James BrownThe Host
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