Tiger Town (1984)
Sometimes there's courage in just believing
Facing his final season with the Detroit Tigers baseball team, veteran outfielder Billy Young sees his dream of playing in the World Series slipping away. It takes the courage and boundless enthusiasm of a young Tigers' fan to rekindle the ballplayer's faith in himself. Brimming with big league, all-star excitement, Tiger Town is a film that says anyone can be a winner - if you only believe!
Director: Alan Shapiro
Genre: Drama, Family, TV Movie
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: June 8, 1984
Cast
- Roy Scheider - Billy Young
- Justin Henry - Alex
- Ron McLarty - Buddy
- Bethany Carpenter - Mother
- Lindsay Barr - Peanut Vendor
- Dave Bokas - Crusty Man
- Chris Bremer - Loud Kid
- Katie Delozier - Little Girl
- Jack Fish - Stadium Guard
- Noah Moazezi - Eddie
Screenplay
Music: Eddy Lawrence Manson
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: Richard A. Harris, John F. Link
Production: Walt Disney Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Baseball Legends and History, Baseball and the American Dream, Tradition and Hope on the Baseball Diamond, Baseball: Ninth Inning and Homerun
Keywords
baseball, detroit, michigan, homerun, baseball pitcher, detroit tigers
More Films by Director: Alan Shapiro
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tiger Town about?
- Facing his final season with the Detroit Tigers baseball team, veteran outfielder Billy Young sees his dream of playing in the World Series slipping away. It takes the courage and boundless enthusiasm of a young Tigers' fan to rekindle the ballplayer's faith in himself. Brimming with big league, all-star excitement, Tiger Town is a film that says anyone can be a winner - if you only believe!
- Who directed Tiger Town?
- Tiger Town was directed by Alan Shapiro.
- Who stars in Tiger Town?
- Tiger Town stars Roy Scheider, Justin Henry, Ron McLarty, Bethany Carpenter, Lindsay Barr, Dave Bokas.
- How long is Tiger Town?
- Tiger Town has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Tiger Town?
- Tiger Town is a Drama, Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was Tiger Town produced?
- Tiger Town was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Tiger Town?
- The themes of Tiger Town include: Baseball Legends and History, Baseball and the American Dream, Tradition and Hope on the Baseball Diamond, Baseball: Ninth Inning and Homerun.