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Story of the Tampico Stogies, a low minor-league baseball team, and its star player and manager, Stud' Cantrell, as they battle for the league championship amidst the corruption and racism of the American south. Written by
Jerry Milani <jmilani@ix.netcom.com>
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Teller, who famously never speaks in his "Penn and Teller" performances, has a speaking role in this film. He was cast because of his resemblance to
Henry Gibson (they play father and son in the film).
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Goofs
Joe Louis Brown clearly steps in front of home plate to hit his Home Run when he is being intentionally walked. It is against the rules to do so.
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Quotes
Joe Louis Brown:
If they gonna try to lynch me, I'm gonna take two or three of 'em with me!
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A great American film about minor league baseball. The film deals with all the possible paths that a baseball player in the minors has to deal with, from success to failure. There are many stories because more than one player is covered in the film. This film will stay with you.