Talent for the Game (1991)
Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.
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.
Director: Robert M. Young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: April 26, 1991
Cast
- Edward James Olmos - Virgil Sweet
- Lorraine Bracco - Bobbie
- John E. Coleman - Angels Coach
- Jeff Corbett - Sammy Bodeen
- Jamey Sheridan - Tim Weaver
- Terry Kinney - Gil Lawrence
- Thomas Ryan - Paul
- Felton Perry - Fred
- Tom Bower - Rev. Bodeen
- Janet Carroll - Rachel Bodeen
Screenplay
Music: David Newman
Cinematography: Curtis Clark
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Baseball and the American Dream, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, baseball
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Talent for the Game about?
- 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.
- Who directed Talent for the Game?
- Talent for the Game was directed by Robert M. Young.
- Who stars in Talent for the Game?
- Talent for the Game stars Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco, John E. Coleman, Jeff Corbett, Jamey Sheridan, Terry Kinney.
- How long is Talent for the Game?
- Talent for the Game has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Talent for the Game?
- Talent for the Game is a Drama film.
- Where was Talent for the Game produced?
- Talent for the Game was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Talent for the Game?
- The themes of Talent for the Game include: Baseball and the American Dream, Olympic Spirit and Sports.