Gus is a 1976 American sports-comedy movie directed by Vincent McEveety. The movie follows the story of a struggling football team called the California Atoms who are always at the bottom of the league. The team's coach Hank Cooper, played by Don Knotts, is constantly looking for a way to turn his team's fortunes around.
One day, he discovers a talented mule named Gus who has a unique ability to consistently kick footballs with incredible accuracy and distance. Hank realizes that Gus can be the key to saving his team's season and decides to sign him as a team member.
Initially, the other players are skeptical about the idea of using a mule as a team member, but they soon realize that Gus possesses a special talent that can help them win games. With Gus on their side, the California Atoms start winning matches and climb up the league rankings.
However, their success attracts attention from their rival teams, including the villainous team owner named Hank Holten (played by Edward Asner), who is determined to stop the Atoms from winning.
The movie also explores the relationship between Gus and a young boy named Andy (played by Gary Grimes), who becomes the mule's caretaker and shares a special bond with him.
Gus features a mix of comedic elements and sports drama, with a lighthearted tone that makes it a family-friendly film. The movie received mixed reviews upon its release but has since become a cult classic among fans of sports-comedy genre.