Madison


1h 34m 2001

Brief Synopsis

In 1971, air-conditioner repairman and boat enthusiast Jim McCormick entertains his desire to 'go down' as a legend in the record books when the Gold Cup hydroplane boat race improbably comes to his small town of Madison, Indiana. Immediately, Jim seizes his opportunity to enter the contest. With a

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Drama
Period
Sports
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. (MGM ); MGM Distribution Company; MGM Home Entertainment; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
Location
San Diego, California, USA; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Long Beach, California, USA; Lake Castaic, California, USA; Madison, Indiana, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Synopsis

In 1971, air-conditioner repairman and boat enthusiast Jim McCormick entertains his desire to 'go down' as a legend in the record books when the Gold Cup hydroplane boat race improbably comes to his small town of Madison, Indiana. Immediately, Jim seizes his opportunity to enter the contest. With a motley crew of fellow mechanics and friends at his side, Jim fixes up his old boat and brings hope to the blighted industrial city.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Drama
Period
Sports
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. (MGM ); MGM Distribution Company; MGM Home Entertainment; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
Location
San Diego, California, USA; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Long Beach, California, USA; Lake Castaic, California, USA; Madison, Indiana, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Spring April 22, 2005

Limited Release in United States April 22, 2005

Released in United States on Video September 13, 2005

Released in United States January 2001

Based on a true story.

Released in United States Spring April 22, 2005

Limited Release in United States April 22, 2005

Released in United States on Video September 13, 2005

Released in United States January 2001 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Premieres) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 2001.)