Matilda (1978 film)

Matilda is a 1978 American comedy film about a small-time talent agent who discovers an amazing boxing kangaroo and figures to use him as his stepping-stone into the big time by having him compete with a human pugilist. Directed by Daniel Mann. Written by Timothy Galfas, based on the eponymous 1970 novel by Paul Gallico. The Knockout Comedy Of The Year!taglines Billy Baker [last lines] Life's grand. Isn't it? Dialogue [Kathleen is regarding Bernie taking baby kangaroo 'Junior' to the gym] Kathleen Smith: Bernie, it's inhuman to do that to a baby kangaroo! It's inhuman! Bernie Bonnelli: Has anyone ever told you that you're always repeating yourself? This is no ordinary kangaroo... Junior's different. Remember who his father was. Taglines America Loves a Winner! The Knockout Comedy Of The Year! Quirky family fun that packs the meanest of punches! Cast Elliott Gould - Bernie Bonnelli Clive Revill - Billy Baker Harry Guardino - Uncle Nono Roy Clark - Wild Bill Wildman Karen Carlson - Kathleen Smith Art Metrano - Gordon Baum Lionel Stander - Pinky Schwab Roberta Collins - Tanya Six Larry Pennell - Lee Dockerty Gary Morgan - Matilda Robert Mitchum - Duke Parkhurst Lenny Montana - Hood #1 Frank Avianca - Hood #2 Joe De Fish - Hood #3 Pat Henry - Hood #4 External links 0077917 matilda Category:Boxing films Category:Films about kangaroos and wallabies Category:1978 American films Category:1978 English-language films Category:American sports comedy films