D3: The Mighty Ducks

About D3: The Mighty Ducks

D3: The Mighty Ducks is a 1996 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Robert Lieberman. It is the third and final installment in The Mighty Ducks trilogy and brings the story of a rag-tag team of amateur ice hockey players to a close. The plot sees the Ducks being awarded scholarships to a prestigious prep school, only to struggle with a new coach's harsh critique. Overcoming these obstacles, they mature into a professional, disciplined team.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Disney and was filmed in the United States. The director was Robert Lieberman who took over from previous director, Sam Weisman. The screenplay was written by Steven Brill, Jim Burnstein and Kenneth Johnson.

Actors

• Emilio Estevez as Gordon Bombay: Plays a significant role as a former coach of the team who helps guide the Ducks through their challenges at the prep school.
• Joshua Jackson as Charlie Conway: The team captain who struggles to adapt to the changes in the team but ultimately rises to the challenge.
• Shaun Weiss as Greg Goldberg: The team's goalkeeper who provides comic relief with his actions and reactions on and off the ice.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• D3: The Mighty Ducks marks the last movie in The Mighty Ducks trilogy.
• Despite being a sports-themed film, D3 deviates from its predecessors by focusing more on the personal growth and school life of the players.

Awards

The movie, unfortunately, did not win any official awards though it has garnered a cult following among sports movie fans.

Quotes

• "You think losing is funny?" - "Well, not at first, but once you get the hang of it." - Coach Bombay and Goldberg
• "We're the Ducks! The Mighty Ducks!" - Charlie Conway rallying his team

Music, Soundtrack

• "Rock and Roll, Part 2" - Gary Glitter
• "We Will Rock You" - Queen
• Original score composed by J.A.C. Redford