Plot
An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league in this magical sports fantasy. With the aid of a bat cut from a lightning struck tree, Hobbs lives the fame he should have had earlier when, as a rising pitcher, he is inexplicably shot by a young woman.
Written by
Bernard Malamud, Roger Towne, Phil Dusenberry
Directed by
Barry Levinson
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 4 Oscars. 3 wins & 8 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
53,872
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA