Sean Astin’s Rudy Ruettiger was carried off the field at Notre Dame Stadium, but the actor still gets emotional while rewatching the film.“My wife [Christine Harrell] was on the sideline,” Astin, 49, recalls exclusively to Us Weekly. “I looked at her before the big final snap.
That and the sound of the crowd are my enduring memory. That and the extraordinary accomplishment of this small crew. And I was happy for Rudy.
When I watch the movie, it’s Jon Favreau’s cry that chokes me up.”Sports Films and Shows to Watch on NetflixFavreau played D-Bob in the 1993 drama, Rudy’s best friend.
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