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Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980
U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad.

Quotes:

Herb Brooks: Great moments... are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here, tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here tonight. One game. If we played 'em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can! Tonight, WE are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players. Every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it.

Bill Baker: These guys ever smile?
Jack O'Callahan: They're Russians. They get shot if they smile.

Herb Brooks: When you pull on that jersey, you represent yourself and your teammates. And the name on the front is a hell of alot more important than the one on the back! Get that through your head!

Craig Patrick: You're missing some of the best players.
Herb Brooks: I'm not looking for the best players, Craig. I'm looking for the right ones.

Herb Brooks: This is unbelievable. You guys are playing like this is some throw away game up in Rochester. Who we playing Rammer?
Mike Ramsey: Sweden.
Herb Brooks: Yeah. You're damn right Sweden! In the Olympics!
[Turns to McClanahan]
Herb Brooks: What the hell is wrong with you? Put your gear on!
[pause]
Herb Brooks: I said put your gear on!
Rob McClanahan: Doc told me I can't play.
Herb Brooks: Yeah, yeah, yeah I know. You got a bad bruise. You know what put youre street clothes on because I got no time for quitters!
Mike Eruzione: Come on Herb! No body is quitting here!
Herb Brooks: You worry about your own game. Plenty there to keep you busy.
Herb Brooks: A bruise on the leg is a hell of a long way from the heart, candy ass.
Rob McClanahan: What'd you call me?
Herb Brooks: You heard me!
Rob McClanahan: You want me to play huh? Is that what you want?
Herb Brooks: I want you to be a hockey player!
Rob McClanahan: I AM A HOCKEY PLAYER! YOU WANT ME TO PLAY ON ONE LEG? HUH? I'LL PLAY ON ONE LEG!
Herb Brooks: [walking out of the locker room with McClanahan still screaming] That'll get him going.
Craig Patrick: O yeah. I'll clean up!

Herb Brooks: Two days later the miracle was made complete. My boys defeated Finland to win the gold medal, coming from behind once again. As I watched them out there, celebrating on the ice, I realized that Patti had been right. It was a lot more than a hockey game, not only for those who watched it, but for those who played in it. I've often been asked in the years since Lake Placid what was the best moment for me. Well, it was here - the sight of 20 young men of such differing backgrounds now standing as one. Young men willing to sacrifice so much of themselves all for an unknown. A few years later, the U.S. began using professional athletes at the Games - Dream Teams. I always found that term ironic because now that we have Dream Teams, we seldom ever get to dream. But on one weekend, as America and the world watched, a group of remarkable young men gave the nation what it needed most - a chance, for one night, not only to dream, but a chance, once again, to believe.

Director: Gavin O'Connor
Writer: Eric Guggenheim
Production Companies:
•Pop Pop Productions
•Determination Productions
•Mayhem Pictures
•Sports Studio (as Sportsrobe)
•Walt Disney Pictures
Filming Dates:20 March 2003 - 4 July 2003
Release Date:Febuary 6th, 2004


Cast:
Kurt Russell as Herb Brooks
Patricia Clarkson as Patti Brooks
Nathan West as Rob McClanahan
Noah Emmerich as Craig Patrick
see full cast

Soundtrack:
• "You Can Suit Yourself" by Bobby Charles
• "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult
• "Must Of Got Lost" by J. Geils Band
• "Thunder Island" by Jay Ferguson
• "Rockford Files Theme" by Mike Post
• "White Christmas" by Louis Armstrong
• "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee
• "Bugler's Dream" by John Williams / Boston Pops Orchestra
• "Star Spangled Banner" by Lauren Hart
• "Dream On" by Aerosmith
• "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G-1 - Movement Allegro" by The Royal Philharmonic