Cool Runnings facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cool Runnings |
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| Directed by | Jon Turteltaub |
| Produced by | Dawn Steel Susan B. Landau Chris Meledandri Jeffrey Bydalek |
| Written by | Lynn Siefert Tommy Swerdlow Michael Goldberg |
| Story by | Lynn Siefert Michael Ritchie |
| Starring | Leon Doug E. Doug Rawle D. Lewis Malik Yoba John Candy |
| Music by | Jimmy Cliff Nick Glennie-Smith Hans Zimmer |
| Cinematography | Phedon Papamichael |
| Editing by | Bruce Green |
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures |
| Release date(s) | October 1, 1993 |
| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $14 million |
| Money made | $154,856,263 |
Cool Runnings is a fun Disney sports comedy movie from 1993. It stars John Candy and Doug E. Doug. The film tells the exciting true story of the first ever Jamaican bobsled team. They dreamed of competing in the 1988 Winter Olympics, even though Jamaica is a tropical country with no snow!
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The Story of Cool Runnings
The movie Cool Runnings takes place in sunny Jamaica. It follows a talented sprinter named Derice Bannock. He trains hard for the Olympics. Sadly, during the tryouts, he has an accident and falls. This means he cannot compete in his chosen sport.
A New Dream: Bobsledding
Even after his disappointment, Derice still wants to be an Olympian. He sees a picture of a bobsled and gets a wild idea. What if he could form a Jamaican bobsled team? It sounds impossible, but Derice is determined.
Forming the Team
Derice finds three other people to join his unusual team. There's Sanka Coffie, his best friend and a pushcart racer. There's also Yul Brenner, a strong and serious man, and Junior Bevil, a shy but talented athlete. Together, they form the very first Jamaican bobsled team.
Training for the Olympics
To help them, the team gets a coach named Irv. Irv is a retired American bobsledder. He used to be a champion but made some mistakes in his past. He agrees to train the Jamaican team. They face many challenges, like learning to slide on ice when they've only known sunshine. They also have to deal with people who don't believe in them.
The Olympic Journey
The team travels to the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. They work hard and manage to qualify for the bobsled competition. This is a huge achievement! However, they face some unfair treatment from other teams. They are also disqualified at one point. Coach Irv stands up for them, and they are allowed back into the race.
A Memorable Finish
The Jamaican team surprises everyone with their skill. They improve with each round. In the final race, something unexpected happens. Their old bobsled breaks down, causing them to crash. Instead of giving up, the team shows incredible spirit. They pick up their bobsled and carry it across the finish line. The crowd cheers loudly for their courage and determination.
Heroes at Home
When the team returns to Jamaica, they are celebrated as heroes. They showed the world that with teamwork and a never-give-up attitude, anything is possible. The movie ends with them competing in the next Olympics, proving their dream was real.
See also
In Spanish: Cool Runnings para niños
