The Wetonkawa Flash (1998) - Turner Classic Movies

The Wetonkawa Flash


1h 30m 1998

Brief Synopsis

The town of Wetonkawa, Oklahoma has only one claim to fame: Harley Henson, aka the 'Wetonkawa Flash', the greatest football player in state history. But now Henson is middle-aged, his son hates him, his wife wants a divorce, and his record is about to be broken. But now, thanks to a preacher and the

Film Details

Also Known As
Wetonkawa Flash
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Goner Productions
Distribution Company
Indican Pictures; Indican Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

The town of Wetonkawa, Oklahoma has only one claim to fame: Harley Henson, aka the 'Wetonkawa Flash', the greatest football player in state history. But now Henson is middle-aged, his son hates him, his wife wants a divorce, and his record is about to be broken. But now, thanks to a preacher and the town dog-catcher, he is about to become a legend again, whether he wants to or not.

Film Details

Also Known As
Wetonkawa Flash
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Goner Productions
Distribution Company
Indican Pictures; Indican Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States January 1999

Released in United States September 1998

Shown at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (Regional Premieres) October 20 - November 15, 1999.

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 18-25, 1998.

Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 23-30, 1999.

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 27 - September 7, 1998.)

Released in United States 1999 (Shown at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (Regional Premieres) October 20 - November 15, 1999.)

Released in United States January 1999 (Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 23-30, 1999.)

Released in United States September 1998 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 18-25, 1998.)

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 27 - September 7, 1998.