The Hanson Brothers are fictional characters in the 1977 movie Slap Shot. The characters are based on the Carlson brothers, who were actual hockey players. In the film, the fictional Charlestown Chiefs of the fictional Federal League are fashioned on the Jets and the NAHL.
What is the movie Slap Shot based on?
The original screenplay by Nancy Dowd is based in part on her brother Ned Dowd's experiences playing minor-league hockey in the U.S. in the 1970s. At that time, violence, especially in the low minors, was a selling point of the game.
What is the meaning of Slap Shot?
: a shot in ice hockey made with a swinging stroke.
Where are the Charlestown Chiefs from?
Pennsylvania
Did Paul Newman do his own skating in Slap Shot?
According to David Hanson (during a Q&A on his 2008 book tour) much of the Hanson brothers' on screen antics were unscripted and improvised on the set. During an interview a few years ago the "Hanson Brothers" (Steve & Jeff Carlson, Dave Hanson) were asked if they taught Paul Newman how to skate.
Who played the Hanson brothers in the movie Slap Shot?
The characters of the "Hanson Brothers" are based on three actual brothers: Jeff, Steve and Jack Carlson, who played with Ned Dowd on the Jets. The character of "Dave 'Killer' Carlson" is based on then-Jets player Dave "Killer" Hanson. Steve and Jeff Carlson played their Hanson brother counterparts in the film.
What did Paul Newman think of the movie Slap Shot?
Newman stated that the most fun he ever had making a movie was on Slap Shot, as he had played the sport while young and was fascinated by the real players around him. During the last decades of his life, he repeatedly called Reg Dunlop one of his favorite roles.