''Quarterback Princess'' is a 1983 American made-for-television fact-based sports drama film by

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that chronicles the courage and determination of a teenage girl who struggles against sexism and fights to play on her high school

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team. It was filmed primarily in McMinnville, Oregon. Because of legal issues, various signs were modified to say "Minnville."

Plot summary

Tami Maida wants to play quarterback for the high school football team. However, because she is a girl, everyone from the coach to her next door neighbor is against her. Tami goes out to prove that not only can she play football but she can win the state championship. Not only does Tami succeed, she also becomes the homecoming princess.

Cast

Helen Hunt Helen Elizabeth Hunt (born June 15, 1963) is an American actress and director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. Hunt rose to fame portraying Jam ...

as Tami Maida *

Don Murray Don Murray may refer to: * Don Murray (actor) (1929–2024), American actor * Don Murray (clarinetist) (1904–1929), American jazz musician * Don Murray (drummer) (1945–1996), American drummer and aminator * Don Murray (footballer) Donald Ja ...

as Ralph Maida * Barbara Babcock as Judy Maida * Dana Elcar as Mr. Caine * John Stockwell as Scott Massey * Daphne Zuniga as Kim Maida * Mary-Robin Redd as Saleswoman * Joshua Cadman as Brian * Severn Darden as Mr. Hobart * Carmen Argenziano as Ed Ainsworth *

Nancy Parsons Nancy Anne Parsons (January 17, 1942 – January 5, 2001) was an American actress. Early years Parsons grew up in Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota and was a member of the Class of 1960 at Minnetonka High School. Career Parsons resumed acting ...

as Mrs. Klosterman * Tim Robbins as Marvin * Jonna Lee as Tiffany

External links

* 1983 television films 1983 films Films shot in Oregon Films about women's sports CBS network films 1980s high school films American football films Films directed by Noel Black 1980s English-language films 1980s American films {{sport-film-stub

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