The Man with the Perfect Swing

The Man with the Perfect Swing is a 1995 American comedy-drama movie written and directed by Michael Hovis.

The Man with the Perfect Swing
Directed byMichael Hovis
Written byMichael Hovis
Produced byAngela Hovis
StarringJames Black
Suzanne Savoy
Marco Perella
James Belcher
Distributed byMonarch Home Video
Release date
  • August 16, 1995 (1995-08-16) (USA)
Running time
95 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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A passion for golf drives this story about fame, schemes and paying the bills. Having successfully failed at everything, Anthony "Babe" Lombardo rises from his couch potato life with one last hope. He invents the perfect golf swing that he believes will revolutionize the game. Determined to make it bankable, Babe frantically maneuvers amidst suspicious investors, vanishing friends and a disenchanted wife.

Awards

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Cast

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  • Suzanne Savoy ... Susan Lombardo
  • James Belcher ... Lou Gallo
  • James Monroe Black ... Anthony 'Babe' Lombardo (as James Black)
  • Richard Bradshaw ... Bonelli
  • William Hardy ... Scardino, Albert
  • Marco Perella ... Chuck Carter
  • Harold Suggs ... Father Mac
  • Greg Norman ... Himself

Reviews

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  • "A gem. The film has heart.", Louis B. Parks, The Houston Chronicle
  • "An endearing tale about chasing dreams. My film pick of the week.", David Davis, The L.A. Weekly
  • "Engaging comedy drama... Babe keeps the audience rooting.", Joe Leyden, Variety
  • "Considerable warmth, compassion and good humor", Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

Video release

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The film was released on video by Monarch Home Video in 1996.

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