Kings Ransom
"August 9th, 1988. The day Canada froze over"
Originally released in 2009. Kings Ransom is a documentary film. directed by Peter Berg. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones, and Luc Robitaille
Synopsis
On August 9, 1988, the NHL was forever changed with the single stroke of a pen. The Edmonton Oilers, fresh off their fourth Stanley Cup victory in five years, signed a deal that sent Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian national treasure and the greatest hockey player ever to play the game, to the Los Angeles Kings in a multi-player, multi-million dollar deal. As bewildered Oiler fans struggled to make sense of the unthinkable, fans in Los Angeles were rushing to purchase season tickets at a rate so fast it overwhelmed the Kings box office. Overnight, a franchise largely overlooked in its 21-year existence was suddenly playing to sellout crowds and standing ovations, and a league often relegated to “little brother” status exploded from 21 teams to 30 in less than a decade.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Asylum Entertainment
- ESPN Films
- ESPN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings Ransom about?
On August 9, 1988, the NHL was forever changed with the single stroke of a pen. The Edmonton Oilers, fresh off their fourth Stanley Cup victory in five years, signed a deal that sent Wayne Gretzky,...
Who directed Kings Ransom?
Kings Ransom was directed by Peter Berg.
How long is Kings Ransom?
Kings Ransom has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Kings Ransom released?
Kings Ransom was released on September 13, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kings Ransom?
The main cast of Kings Ransom includes Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones, Luc Robitaille, Glen Sather, Peter Berg.