The Comrades of Summer (1992)
When a washed-up major leaguer is forced to coach the Russian National Team, he soon discovers that Ivanov, Ilyanovich and Dobrunzki ain't exactly Mays, Musial, and Mantle!
Sparky Smith (Joe Mantegna) was manager of the Seattle Mariners until he had one too many shouting matches with the team's owner (Michael Lerner) and winds up fired. Now Sparky's ready to coach any team who'll have him. The only problem is, no one will, until the day the Russian Sports Ministry led by the delectable Tanya (Natalya Negoda) comes knocking at his door. The Russians need a baseball coach for their Olympic team, and Sparky is just the man for the job. Once on Russian soil though, he soon discovers that the Russian team is composed of athletes, hockey players, and shot putters who barely know their way around a diamond. Confronted with this losing team, hilarious comedy ensues when Sparky is told to accept an invitation to have his team visit the States and play his old team the Mariners.
Cast
- Joe Mantegna - Sparky
- Natalya Negoda - Tanya
- Mark Rolston - Voronov
- John Fleck - Milov
- Eric Allan Kramer - Boris
- Ian Tracey - Andy
- Michael Lerner - George
- Jay Brazeau - Tom
- Dwight Koss - Jack
- David Berner - Director
Screenplay
Keywords
baseball, moscow, russia, culture shock, post soviet union, baseball coach
Similar Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Comrades of Summer about?
- Sparky Smith (Joe Mantegna) was manager of the Seattle Mariners until he had one too many shouting matches with the team's owner (Michael Lerner) and winds up fired. Now Sparky's ready to coach any team who'll have him. The only problem is, no one will, until the day the Russian Sports Ministry led by the delectable Tanya (Natalya Negoda) comes knocking at his door. The Russians need a baseball coach for their Olympic team, and Sparky is just the man for the job. Once on Russian soil though, he soon discovers that the Russian team is composed of athletes, hockey players, and shot putters who barely know their way around a diamond. Confronted with this losing team, hilarious comedy ensues when Sparky is told to accept an invitation to have his team visit the States and play his old team the Mariners.
- Who directed The Comrades of Summer?
- The Comrades of Summer was directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.
- Who stars in The Comrades of Summer?
- The Comrades of Summer stars Joe Mantegna, Natalya Negoda, Mark Rolston, John Fleck, Eric Allan Kramer, Ian Tracey.
- How long is The Comrades of Summer?
- The Comrades of Summer has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Comrades of Summer?
- The Comrades of Summer is a TV Movie, Comedy film.
- Where was The Comrades of Summer produced?
- The Comrades of Summer was produced in Canada.