For Love of the Game (1999)
Billy Chapel must choose between the woman he loves and the game he lives for.
A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.
Director: Sam Raimi
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: September 17, 1999
Cast
- Kevin Costner - Billy Chapel
- Kelly Preston - Jane Aubrey
- John C. Reilly - Gus Sinski
- Jena Malone - Heather
- Brian Cox - Gary Wheeler
- J.K. Simmons - Frank Perry
- Vin Scully - Vin Scully
- Steve Lyons - Steve Lyons
- Carmine Giovinazzo - Ken Strout
- Bill E. Rogers - Davis Birch
Screenplay
- Michael Shaara (Novel)
- Dana Stevens (Screenplay)
Music: Basil Poledouris
Cinematography: John Bailey
Editing: Eric L. Beason, Arthur Coburn
Production: Universal Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Tig Productions, Mirage Enterprises
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $46M
Original Language: en
Themes
Baseball and the American Dream, Baseball Legends and History, Love Despite the Distance, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
based on novel or book, sports, legend, baseball, training, single mother, teenage daughter, baseball player, baseball pitcher, long distance relationship, baseball stadium, sports injury, baseball game, baseball team
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For Love of the Game about?
- A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.
- Who directed For Love of the Game?
- For Love of the Game was directed by Sam Raimi.
- Who stars in For Love of the Game?
- For Love of the Game stars Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, Jena Malone, Brian Cox, J.K. Simmons.
- How long is For Love of the Game?
- For Love of the Game has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is For Love of the Game?
- For Love of the Game is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of For Love of the Game?
- For Love of the Game had a budget of $50M.
- How much did For Love of the Game gross?
- For Love of the Game grossed $46M worldwide.
- Where was For Love of the Game produced?
- For Love of the Game was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of For Love of the Game?
- The themes of For Love of the Game include: Baseball and the American Dream, Baseball Legends and History, Love Despite the Distance, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Olympic Spirit and Sports.