
Pickleball
One priest. Two screwups. A $100,000 shot to save it all.
When Father Joseph discovers his late friend’s beloved community center is about to be foreclosed, he rallies the man’s two sons to enter a pickleball tournament with a $100,000 prize. With quirky teammates, eccentric rivals, and outrageous training mishaps, Pickleball: The Movie serves up a hilarious underdog comedy about family, friendship, and second chances.
- Year: 1970
- Country:
- Genre: Comedy, Family
- Studio: Pine Line Studios, Red Plaid Films
- Keyword: friendship, small town, redemption, rivalry, priest, tournament, championship, foreclosure, training-montage, teamwork, comedy of errors, local heroes, misfits, family bonds, sports comedy, unlikely heroes, community center, pickleball, underdog story, second chances, father joseph, quirky characters, ragtag team, eccentric coach, inspirational comedy, paddle sports, underdog comedy, serve and volley
- Director: Jeff Hamm
- Cast: Kevin Farley, Willie Mellina, Justin Sterner, Jay Dee Walters, Major Dodge, Major Dodge Jr.