Amazing Grace and Chuck 36 years old

A boy raised a question, a man answered and the world paid attention.

Amazing Grace and Chuck

Chuck Murdock, a 12-year-old boy from Montana and son of a military jet pilot, becomes anxious after seeing a Minuteman missile on a school field trip. He protests the existence of nuclear weapons by refusing to play baseball, which results in the forfeit of a Little League game by his team. "Amazing Grace" Smith, a fictional Boston Celtics player, played by NBA star Alex English, decides to join the boy in his protest by resigning from professional basketball. This gives it nationwide coverage, inspiring more pro athletes to join the protest against nuclear weapons. The film reaches a climax when the President of the United States personally meets with Chuck, admiring his resolve but at the same time explaining the practical difficulties of disarmament. Sinister forces, meanwhile, threaten the lives of Amazing Grace and his agent, Lynn.

Credits

Amazing Grace and Chuck Cast

Name Character
Jamie Lee Curtis She was 28, now 65 years old as Lynn Taylor
Gregory Peck He was 71, 87 years old when he died as President
Michael Bowen He was 29, 62 years old when he died as Hot Dog
Joshua Zuehlke as Chuck Murdock
William Petersen He was 34, now 71 years old as Russell (as William L. Petersen)
Harvey Martin He was 36, 51 years old when he died as Mad Dog
Alex English He was 33, now 70 years old as Amazing Grace Smith

Amazing Grace and Chuck Crew

Name Department
Mike Newell as Director. He was 45 (now 82) years old Directing
David Field as Writer. He was 37 (now 74) years old Writing
Amazing Grace and Chuck poster
Amazing Grace and Chuck (36 years)

A boy raised a question, a man answered and the world paid attention.

  • Release day: Friday, May 22, 1987
  • Runtime: 114 minutes