Movie

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

“They never met an adult they couldn't drive crazy.”

★ 4.8(43)19781h 32m

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Good to know

Director: John Berry
Release date: 1978-06-30
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $7,092,495
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: The Bad News Bears Collection

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan — trailer

About The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is a 1978 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by John Berry, starring Tony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley and Tomisaburō Wakayama. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 43 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bad News Bears Go to Japan in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A small time promotor/hustler takes the pint-sized baseball team to Japan for a match against the country's best little league baseball team which sparks off a series of adventures and mishaps the boys come into.

Cast

Tony Curtis

Marvin Lazar

Jackie Earle Haley

Kelly Leak

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Coach Shimizu

Kanji Inoki

Self

Hatsune Ishihara

Arika

George Wyner

The Network Director

Lonny Chapman

Louis the Gambler

Matthew Anton

E.R.W. Tillyard III

Erin Blunt

Ahmad Rahim

George Gonzales

Miguel Agilar

Brett Marx

Jimmy Feldman

David Pollock

Rudy Stein

Themes & keywords

japansportsbaseballcoachlittle leaguekids' sports team

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bad News Bears Go to Japan in South Africa?+

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan on Netflix?+

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?+

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?+

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan stars Tony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Kanji Inoki and Hatsune Ishihara.

When did The Bad News Bears Go to Japan come out?+

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is a 1978 movie directed by John Berry.

What genre is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?+

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is Comedy film.

Who directed The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?+

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan was directed by John Berry.