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Hey, Hanrahan! Slap Shot was released 40 years ago on this day!
To celebrate the release of a film that’s often regarded as “THE” hockey movie, here are 10 facts you didn’t know about the stars, the settings, the swearing!
#1-Paul Newman Wasn’t Always The Star
When you think Slap Shot, you definitely think of the late, great Paul Newman, who constantly called his role of Reg Dunlop one of his most cherished roles. However, Newman was not always planned to be the star of the film. The role was first offered to Al Pacino, fresh off the success of the first two (perhaps only two, depending on your view) films of The Godfather series, but Pacino had a falling out with the crew when asked if…
