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Forever Strong is based on an amalgam of true stories about the Highland Rugby high school team. The character Rick Penning is based on a real member of the rugby team who played in Flagstaff, Arizona and was sent to a group home in Salt Lake City. The story attracted the production company Go Films. "Forever Strong" was the first sports themed ...
Oct 7, 2008 · Larry Gelwix is the real-life coach who is portrayed in \"Forever Strong\" by veteran actor Gary Cole. In his day job, Gelwix owns a travel agency.
Sep 26, 2008 · Forever Strong: Directed by Ryan Little. With Gary Cole, Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, Sean Faris. A rugby player is put up in a juvenile detention center, where he plays for the Highland Rugby team and ultimately plays against his father in the National Championships.
- (11K)
- Drama, Sport
- Ryan Little
- 2008-09-26
Its title comes from the Highland team motto, kia kaha, Maori for “forever strong.” The film weaves true experiences of Highland players over the years into a dramatic sports tale. At the center of the story is a troubled athlete whose reckless lifestyle lands him in a Utah youth detention center.
FOREVER STRONG is inspired by the real-life sports/self-help philosophies of coach Larry Gelwix, of the rugby team of Highland High School in Salt Lake City. Hotshot Arizona rugby star Rick Penning (Sean Faris) is on his way to greatness, even when his Flagstaff team loses, surprisingly, to the unconventional, well-disciplined Highlanders.
- Arielle Kebbel
- Ryan Little
- Crane
Based upon a true story, this is a feel good, sports themed values story highlighting the drama surrounding the pain of a son trying to living up to a mis focused Father's personal agenda. Subject matter best for 13+.
Based on a true story, "Forever Strong" highlights the journey of Coach Larry Gelwix (Gary Cole) and the brotherhood of his rugby team. The season gets a twist when Rick Penning (Sean...
