Viva Cepeda! (2001)

The life and times of controversial Hall-of-Fame slugger Orlando Cepeda

A biography of Puerto Rican baseball star Orlando Cepeda, who started his career in the 60's and had to contend with racism inside and outside the ballpark. In San Francisco, he quickly became a fan favorite, which led to animosity with legend and fellow team member Willie Mays. He garnered many awards including Rookie of the Year, MVP, and won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. After his retirement, he was arrested for drug smuggling and sentenced to a year in jail. He then turned his life around and became a Buddhist. In 1999, he was bestowed the greatest achievement any baseball player can receive -- induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Director: Mario Díaz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Cinematography: Carlos Meléndez
Editing: Mario Díaz
Production: Cinemar Films
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Budget: $20,000
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viva Cepeda! about?
A biography of Puerto Rican baseball star Orlando Cepeda, who started his career in the 60's and had to contend with racism inside and outside the ballpark. In San Francisco, he quickly became a fan favorite, which led to animosity with legend and fellow team member Willie Mays. He garnered many awards including Rookie of the Year, MVP, and won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. After his retirement, he was arrested for drug smuggling and sentenced to a year in jail. He then turned his life around and became a Buddhist. In 1999, he was bestowed the greatest achievement any baseball player can receive -- induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who directed Viva Cepeda!?
Viva Cepeda! was directed by Mario Díaz.
Who stars in Viva Cepeda!?
Viva Cepeda! stars Orlando Cepeda, Orlando Cepeda Jr., Felipe Alou, Dusty Baker, Pete Rose, Bernie Williams.
How long is Viva Cepeda!?
Viva Cepeda! has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Viva Cepeda!?
Viva Cepeda! is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Viva Cepeda!?
Viva Cepeda! had a budget of $20,000.
Where was Viva Cepeda! produced?
Viva Cepeda! was produced in Puerto Rico.