''The Man with the Perfect Swing'' is a 1995

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movie written and directed by Michael Hovis.

Synopsis

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

* 1995 -

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- Best Film - Won

Cast

* Suzanne Savoy ... Susan Lombardo * James Belcher ... Lou Gallo * James Monroe Black ... Anthony 'Babe' Lombardo (as James Black) * Richard Bradshaw ... Bonelli * William Hardy ... Scardino, Albert *

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... Chuck Carter * Harold Suggs ... Father Mac *

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... Himself

Reviews

*"A gem. The film has heart.", Louis B. Parks, ''The

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'' *"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, ''

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'' *"Considerable warmth, compassion and good humor", Kevin Thomas, ''

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Video release

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

External links

''The Man with the Perfect Swing'' @ IMDB
1995 films Golf films American sports comedy-drama films 1990s sports comedy-drama films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films {{sport-film-stub