Quarterback Princess

Quarterback Princess is a 1983 fact-based drama film by 20th Century Fox that chronicles the courage and determination of a teenage girl who struggles against sexism and fights to play on her high school football team. It was filmed primarily in McMinnville, Oregon. Because of legal issues, various signs were modified to say "Minnville."

Plot synopsis

Tami Maida wants to play quarterback for the high school football team. However, because she is a girl, everyone from the coach to her next door neighbor is against her. Tami goes out to prove that not only can she play football but she can win the state championship.

Not only does Tami succeed, she also becomes the homecoming queen. She proves she can excel at a boys sport and still be a feminine girl.

Cast

Don Murray as Ralph Maida
Barbara Babcock as Judy Maida
Dana Elcar as Mr. Caine
John Stockwell as Scott Massey
Daphne Zuniga as Kim Maida
Helen Hunt as Tami Maida
Mary-Robin Redd as Saleswoman
Joshua Cadman as Brian
Severn Darden as Mr. Hobart
Carmen Argenziano as Ed Ainsworth
Nancy Parsons as Mrs. Klosterman
Tim Robbins as Marvin
Jonna Lee as Tiffany