The Bad News Bears (1976)

Wait 'Til Next Year!

The Bears stick it to the Yankees during the trophy presentation as Lupus (Quinn Smith) declares “wait 'til next year.”

Directed by Michael Ritchie.

Released in 1976 by Paramount.

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  • director: Michael Ritchie
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  • cinematographer: John A. Alonzo
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  • screenwriter: Bill Lancaster
  • year: 1976
  • studio: Paramount