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Key Information
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| Directors: |
John Lee Hancock |
| Stars: |
Dennis Quaid |
| Actors: |
Brian Cox |
| Genre: |
Dramas |
| MPAA Rating: |
G (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD: Full Frame |
| UPC: |
786936165432 |
| Release Date: |
2002 |
| Running Time: |
2hr 8min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: Widescreen, 2hr 8min Release Company: Buena Vista Home Entertainment (August 27, 2002) UPC: 786936165432 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 2hr 8min Release Company: Buena Vista Home Entertainment (August 27, 2002) UPC: 786936193633 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Mike Rich |
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Professional Reviews
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(03/25/2002, p.35-42, Joe Leydon): "...Smoothly directed....Schwartzman's attractive color lensing is splendid....Quaid's effortlessly compelling and engagingly earnest performance keeps the pic grounded in down-to-earth reality..." |
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| Details: |
Every evening, Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) is out practicing pitching. His minor league career ended with a shoulder injury 12 years ago. Now, Jim coaches a struggling high school team. When he tries to motivate them, they challenge him--if they reach the play offs, he must try out for the majors. The team starts to win, and makes the play offs. Not realizing how strong his arm has become, Jim is apprehensive as he sets off for the try outs with his son and baby daughter. The coaches recognize him, but think he has brought a young prospect. Late in the day, as he's changing a diaper, Jim is called. When he throws his first pitch, he surprises the coaches--and himself. <br> <br> Director John Lee Hancock, director of photography John Schwartzman, and composer Carter Burwell have made a glowing movie based on the true story of Jim Morris, investing it with a touch of myth. Dennis Quaid is convincing as the pitcher. His scenes with Brian Cox, playing his father, bristle with unresolved anger. The great Austr... |
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