When It Was a Game 3 (2000)
In this third entry of the ongoing HBO documentary series celebrating America's favorite pastime, the focus is on the 1960s, when Major League Baseball was slowly evolving from pure sport to big-bucks entertainment. Using footage of players and fans, the film covers the Yankees' ascension to greatness, the western expansion of both leagues, the increasing inclusion of black players and the rise of free agency.
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: July 17, 2000
Cast
- Liev Schreiber - Narrator (voice)
- Andre Braugher - Passage Narrator (voice)
- Kevin Costner - Passage Narrator (voice)
- Rita Moreno - Passage Narrator (voice)
- Billy Crystal - Self (voice)
- Bob Costas - Self (voice)
- Leonard Koppett - Self (voice)
- Bill Monbouquette - Self (voice)
- Joe Pepitone - Self (voice)
- Jim Bouton - Self (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Brian Keane
Editing: George Roy
Production: Black Canyon Productions, HBO Sports
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When It Was a Game 3 about?
- In this third entry of the ongoing HBO documentary series celebrating America's favorite pastime, the focus is on the 1960s, when Major League Baseball was slowly evolving from pure sport to big-bucks entertainment. Using footage of players and fans, the film covers the Yankees' ascension to greatness, the western expansion of both leagues, the increasing inclusion of black players and the rise of free agency.
- Who stars in When It Was a Game 3?
- When It Was a Game 3 stars Liev Schreiber, Andre Braugher, Kevin Costner, Rita Moreno, Billy Crystal, Bob Costas.
- How long is When It Was a Game 3?
- When It Was a Game 3 has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is When It Was a Game 3?
- When It Was a Game 3 is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was When It Was a Game 3 produced?
- When It Was a Game 3 was produced in United States of America.