Talent for the Game

"Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it."

Jun 28 1991 PG 1h 31m
Drama, Sport

Virgil Sweet is on the verge of losing his job as a talent scout with the California Angels when he discovers Sammy Bodeen, a country boy with no pro ball experience, but with a pitching arm no one has seen the like of.

Plot

Virgil Sweet is on the verge of losing his job as a talent scout with the California Angels when he discovers Sammy Bodeen, a country boy with no pro ball experience, but with a pitching arm no one has seen the like of. Money-hungry owners want to make a quick buck while Sammy just wants to play ball. Virgil finds himself caught in the middle.

Written by

David Himmelstein, Thomas Michael Donnelly, Larry Ferguson

Directed by

Robert M. Young

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

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1,022
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
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