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    Is the movie 'Rudy' based on real life events?

    Question #91609. Asked by Dead Man Inc. (Jan 27 08 1:35 AM)


    CellarDoor

    		Yes. Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, who had a cameo in the movie, is now a motivational speaker.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Ruettiger
    The FAQ on his website tells the story in more detail:
    http://www.rudyinternational.com/truestory1.cfm

    Jan 27 08, 2:01 AM
    zbeckabee

    		Rudy is a 1993 film directed by David Anspaugh. It is an account of the life of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles. It was the first movie the Notre Dame administration allowed shot on campus since "Knute Rockne: All American" in 1940.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_%28film%29

    Jan 27 08, 9:11 AM

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