Big Leaguer
Packed with thrills, laughs, heart-throbs, excitement. All the way!
1953 · 1h 11m · Approved
Drama
Directed by
Robert Aldrich
Overview
John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.
Director and cast
- Robert Aldrich Director
- Edward G. Robinson as John B 'Hans' Lobert
- Vera-Ellen as Christy
- Jeff Richards as Adam Polachuk
- Richard Jaeckel as Bobby Bronson
- William Campbell as Julie Davis
- Carl Hubbell as Himself
- Paul Langton as Brian McLennan
- Lalo Rios as Chuy Aguilar
- Bill Crandall as Tippy Mitchell
- Frank Ferguson as Wally Mitchell
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