Films: About Baseball
Annotation:A cranky slob (Walter Matthau) is forced to coach a horrible Little League team. His secret weapon is an ace girl pitcher (Tatum O'Neal.) The library also owns the remake starring Billy Bob Thornton.
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Annotation:Brainy pitcher Michael Moriarty develops a friendship with terminally ill catcher Robert DeNiro.
Annotation:Three grownup nerds find themselves challenging a succession of Little League teams in this raucous comedy. Stars David Spade and Rob Schneider.
Annotation:The seriocomic adventures of a touring team in the days of baseball's Negro League. Stars Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones and Richard Pryor.
Annotation:A middle aged nobody sells his soul to the Devil to become a youthful star player for the New York Yankees. Tab Hunter and Ray Walston star in this adaptation of the classic Broadway musical.
Annotation:A chronicle of real life pitcher Jimmy Piersall's battle with mental illness. Stars Anthony Perkins.
Annotation:A young woman (Drew Barrymore) wonders if love can survive when she learns her new boyfriend (Jimmy Fallon) is a fanatical Red Sox fan.
Annotation:A farmer's life is magically transformed after he heeds a voice in his head and builds a baseball diamond in his field. Stars Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones and Burt Lancaster.
Annotation:An Iowa high school team with a winning tradition faces what might be the team's last hurrah.
Annotation:In this more dramatic update of The Bad News Bears,a selfish young man (Keanu Reeves) is forced to manage an inner city youth baseball team.
Annotation:The famous real life tale of the man who fought against hatred and bigotry when he became the first black player to play major league baseball. Jackie Robinson plays himself, also stars Ruby Dee.
Annotation:When World War II leaves the country bereft of professional male baseball players, a woman's league is started. Stars Geena Davis and Tom Hanks.
Annotation:The hapless members of the Cleveland Indians pull themselves together after learning they are being sabotaged by the team's owner. Stars Tom Berringer, Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes and Dennis Haysbert. The library also owns the film's two sequels.
Annotation:General Manager Billy Beane uses unconventional methods to improve a financial strapped major league baseball team.
Annotation:After a record change strips a retired baseball star's record of 3000 hits, he strives to return to the game long enough to reclaim the honor. Stars Bernie Mac.
Annotation:After a youthful indiscretion ruins his chance at baseball greatness, an older man (Robert Redford) seeks redemption in this fine period drama.
Annotation:Dennis Quad stars in this inspirational real life story of a middle aged teacher who takes a shot at becoming a major league pitcher.
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Summer brings a taste for baseball, but fans on both the North and South sides often need to look for satisfaction elsewhere! Luckily, the library carries many movies about America's Pastime..
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