Talent for the Game
Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.
1991 · 1h 31m · PG
Drama
Directed by
Robert M. Young
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Talent for the Game
Overview
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 and cast
- Robert M. Young Director
- Edward James Olmos as Virgil Sweet
- Lorraine Bracco as Bobbie Henderson
- Jamey Sheridan as Tim Weaver
- Terry Kinney as Gil Lawrence
- Jeff Corbett as Sammy Bodeen
- Tom Bower as Reverend Bodeen
- Janet Carroll as Rachel Bodeen
- Felton Perry as Fred
- Thomas Ryan as Paul
- Daniel A. Haro as Burns
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