You’ll slap your knee and slap your stick while watching Slap Shot (1977) since it features a host of jokes and a bunch of hunks! Perhaps that’s why this pic spawned the sequels Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002) and Slap Shot 3: The Junior League (2008). Back in the 20th century, we were used to weeping at Knute Rockne, All American (1940), The Pride of the Yankees (1942), Brian’s Song (1971), The Champ (1979), Hoosiers (1986), Field of Dreams (1989), and Rudy (1993). Yet Slap Shot (1977) changed all of that since it elicits more jerking off than tear-jerking. Instead of needing a box of tissues for sad scenes, you’ll be using Kleenex for other things! Not only is this cult classic one of the best sports flicks ever made, it stars heartthrob Paul Newman. Thanks to director George Roy Hill and writer Nancy Dowd, we meet Reggie Dunlop (Newman) who is the manager of a third-tier hockey team that attracts fans through ultra-violence. After recruiting three greasy-haired bruisers known as the Hanson Brothers (Jeff Carlson, Steve Carlson and David Hanson), the blood flows as fast as the seats fill. Speaking of flowing liquids, you might spill a load when you watch Mr. Newman don boxer shorts. The movie also includes Paul Dooley, Ned Dowd, Strother Martin, and Michael Ontkean’s bod! As Ned Braden, the latter actor skates around in nothing but a thong. Suffice it to say, the skintastic sight showcases Mr. Ontkean’s chest, bulge and buns. How cheeky!
