Talent For The Game

Talent For The Game


Starring:Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco, Jeff Corbett, Jamey Sheridan, Terry Kinney, Thomas Ryan, Felton Perry, Tom Bower, Janet Carroll, Daniel A. Haro, Murphy Sua, David Riley (II), Zachary I. Young, James Keane, Phillip M. Pote, Ken Medlock, Tom La Grua, Alan J. Krick, Henry Ford Robinson, Bill Higham
Director: Robert M. Young
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Edward James Olmos, his face as weathered as the glove he packs in his suitcase, hits it out of the park as Virgil Sweet, a California Angels scout--"the last of a dying breed"--who travels from coal mines to cornfields in search of a phenom. His newest discovery is pitching prospect Sammy Bodeen, an Idaho farm boy around whom the team's hateful pony-tailed billionaire new owner orchestrates a massive marketing campaign. It's up to Virgil to ensure that the kid lives up to the hype. This 1991 drama struck out in its bid for a wide theatrical release, but until its credulity-straining Big Game climax and disappointingly cynical conclusion, it qualifies as the kind of "hold on to your dreams" sleeper that always connects with baseball movie fans. --Donald Liebenson
Talent For The Game
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of the best!
  • Good baseball Flick
  • A Big Hit!!!
  • Very pleasant Movie
  • Hometown Movie
 Talent For The Game
Starring: Edward James Olmos , Lorraine Bracco , Jeff Corbett , Jamey Sheridan , and Terry Kinney
Director: Robert M. Young
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Bower, TomBower, Tom | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Bracco, LorraineBracco, Lorraine | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Carroll, JanetCarroll, Janet | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Corbett, JeffCorbett, Jeff | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Kinney, TerryKinney, Terry | ( K ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Olmos, Edward JamesOlmos, Edward James | ( O ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Perry, FeltonPerry, Felton | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Sheridan, JameySheridan, Jamey | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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ASIN: B00007LP8J
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Amazon.com

Edward James Olmos, his face as weathered as the glove he packs in his suitcase, hits it out of the park as Virgil Sweet, a California Angels scout--"the last of a dying breed"--who travels from coal mines to cornfields in search of a phenom. His newest discovery is pitching prospect Sammy Bodeen, an Idaho farm boy around whom the team's hateful pony-tailed billionaire new owner orchestrates a massive marketing campaign. It's up to Virgil to ensure that the kid lives up to the hype. This 1991 drama struck out in its bid for a wide theatrical release, but until its credulity-straining Big Game climax and disappointingly cynical conclusion, it qualifies as the kind of "hold on to your dreams" sleeper that always connects with baseball movie fans. --Donald Liebenson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the best!.......2007-06-15

This is simply one of the best (and most realistic) baseball movies ever, and I've seen them all.

4 out of 5 stars Good baseball Flick.......2007-04-04

This movie is about a baseball scout who finds a player at the last minute just before he is released by the new owner of the team. It sets in play an excellent story line and viewers get to see another side of the game. Excellent video.

5 out of 5 stars A Big Hit!!!.......2007-03-29

Loved this movie! Eddie is in his element; this movie will leave you cheering on the edge of your seat. Both Eddie and director Robert M. Young are magical.

5 out of 5 stars Very pleasant Movie.......2007-03-06

Not your typical Baseball movie. Very realistic right up until you get to the owner letting a rookie start(but that is probably a realism if it was to actually happen). Anyone who is a fan of Olmos will not be disappointed and see another side of him. This man is a real talent and Lorraine Brocco is as attractive as ever, another real talent there.

5 out of 5 stars Hometown Movie.......2006-01-02

I love the movie because it was made in the small town where I grew up. They gave the baseball field a makeover and everything for us. When Edward James Olmos was there he let the kids sit on his lap and gave me a kiss! How sweet! It really depicts our town and I love the movie because of that. When I'm homesick I look back at it and remember Genesee,ID. That is why I'm buying it now! The movie is not fabulous, but it is a great family movie.
Talent for the Game [Region 2]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of the best!
  • Good baseball Flick
  • A Big Hit!!!
  • Very pleasant Movie
  • Hometown Movie
 Talent for the Game [Region 2]
Starring: Edward James Olmos , Lorraine Bracco , Jeff Corbett , Jamey Sheridan , and Terry Kinney
Director: Robert M. Young
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

GeneralGeneral | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video
Bower, TomBower, Tom | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Bracco, LorraineBracco, Lorraine | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Carroll, JanetCarroll, Janet | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Corbett, JeffCorbett, Jeff | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Kinney, TerryKinney, Terry | ( K ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Olmos, Edward JamesOlmos, Edward James | ( O ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Perry, FeltonPerry, Felton | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Sheridan, JameySheridan, Jamey | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Young, Robert MYoung, Robert M | ( Y ) | Directors | Stores | DVD | Video
Used DVDsUsed DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns
( T )( T ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:
  1. Pastime
  2. Bang The Drum Slowly
  3. Fear Strikes Out
  4. Soul of the Game
  5. Mr. Baseball

ASIN: B00012SZCM

Amazon.com

Edward James Olmos, his face as weathered as the glove he packs in his suitcase, hits it out of the park as Virgil Sweet, a California Angels scout--"the last of a dying breed"--who travels from coal mines to cornfields in search of a phenom. His newest discovery is pitching prospect Sammy Bodeen, an Idaho farm boy around whom the team's hateful pony-tailed billionaire new owner orchestrates a massive marketing campaign. It's up to Virgil to ensure that the kid lives up to the hype. This 1991 drama struck out in its bid for a wide theatrical release, but until its credulity-straining Big Game climax and disappointingly cynical conclusion, it qualifies as the kind of "hold on to your dreams" sleeper that always connects with baseball movie fans. --Donald Liebenson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the best!.......2007-06-15

This is simply one of the best (and most realistic) baseball movies ever, and I've seen them all.

4 out of 5 stars Good baseball Flick.......2007-04-04

This movie is about a baseball scout who finds a player at the last minute just before he is released by the new owner of the team. It sets in play an excellent story line and viewers get to see another side of the game. Excellent video.

5 out of 5 stars A Big Hit!!!.......2007-03-29

Loved this movie! Eddie is in his element; this movie will leave you cheering on the edge of your seat. Both Eddie and director Robert M. Young are magical.

5 out of 5 stars Very pleasant Movie.......2007-03-06

Not your typical Baseball movie. Very realistic right up until you get to the owner letting a rookie start(but that is probably a realism if it was to actually happen). Anyone who is a fan of Olmos will not be disappointed and see another side of him. This man is a real talent and Lorraine Brocco is as attractive as ever, another real talent there.

5 out of 5 stars Hometown Movie.......2006-01-02

I love the movie because it was made in the small town where I grew up. They gave the baseball field a makeover and everything for us. When Edward James Olmos was there he let the kids sit on his lap and gave me a kiss! How sweet! It really depicts our town and I love the movie because of that. When I'm homesick I look back at it and remember Genesee,ID. That is why I'm buying it now! The movie is not fabulous, but it is a great family movie.
Talent for the Game
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of the best!
  • Good baseball Flick
  • A Big Hit!!!
  • Very pleasant Movie
  • Hometown Movie
 Talent for the Game
Starring: Edward James Olmos , Lorraine Bracco , Jeff Corbett , Jamey Sheridan , and Terry Kinney
Director: Robert M. Young
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

GeneralGeneral | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video
Bower, TomBower, Tom | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Bracco, LorraineBracco, Lorraine | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Carroll, JanetCarroll, Janet | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Corbett, JeffCorbett, Jeff | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Kinney, TerryKinney, Terry | ( K ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Olmos, Edward JamesOlmos, Edward James | ( O ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Perry, FeltonPerry, Felton | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Sheridan, JameySheridan, Jamey | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Young, Robert MYoung, Robert M | ( Y ) | Directors | Stores | DVD | Video
Used DVDsUsed DVDs | Stores | DVD | Video | Action & Adventure | African American Cinema | Animation | Anime & Manga | Art House & International | Classics | Comedy | Cult Movies | Documentary | Drama | Educational | Fitness & Yoga | Gay & Lesbian | Horror | Kids & Family | Military & War | Music Video & Concerts | Musicals & Performing Arts | Mystery & Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Interests | Sports | Television | Westerns
( T )( T ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:
  1. Pastime
  2. Bang The Drum Slowly
  3. Fear Strikes Out
  4. Soul of the Game
  5. Mr. Baseball

ASIN: B000089QC4

Amazon.com

Edward James Olmos, his face as weathered as the glove he packs in his suitcase, hits it out of the park as Virgil Sweet, a California Angels scout--"the last of a dying breed"--who travels from coal mines to cornfields in search of a phenom. His newest discovery is pitching prospect Sammy Bodeen, an Idaho farm boy around whom the team's hateful pony-tailed billionaire new owner orchestrates a massive marketing campaign. It's up to Virgil to ensure that the kid lives up to the hype. This 1991 drama struck out in its bid for a wide theatrical release, but until its credulity-straining Big Game climax and disappointingly cynical conclusion, it qualifies as the kind of "hold on to your dreams" sleeper that always connects with baseball movie fans. --Donald Liebenson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the best!.......2007-06-15

This is simply one of the best (and most realistic) baseball movies ever, and I've seen them all.

4 out of 5 stars Good baseball Flick.......2007-04-04

This movie is about a baseball scout who finds a player at the last minute just before he is released by the new owner of the team. It sets in play an excellent story line and viewers get to see another side of the game. Excellent video.

5 out of 5 stars A Big Hit!!!.......2007-03-29

Loved this movie! Eddie is in his element; this movie will leave you cheering on the edge of your seat. Both Eddie and director Robert M. Young are magical.

5 out of 5 stars Very pleasant Movie.......2007-03-06

Not your typical Baseball movie. Very realistic right up until you get to the owner letting a rookie start(but that is probably a realism if it was to actually happen). Anyone who is a fan of Olmos will not be disappointed and see another side of him. This man is a real talent and Lorraine Brocco is as attractive as ever, another real talent there.

5 out of 5 stars Hometown Movie.......2006-01-02

I love the movie because it was made in the small town where I grew up. They gave the baseball field a makeover and everything for us. When Edward James Olmos was there he let the kids sit on his lap and gave me a kiss! How sweet! It really depicts our town and I love the movie because of that. When I'm homesick I look back at it and remember Genesee,ID. That is why I'm buying it now! The movie is not fabulous, but it is a great family movie.

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