Talent for the Game (1991)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert M. Young

Writers:

David Himmelstein, Thomas Michael Donnelly,

Stars:

Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco, John E. Coleman

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Daniel A. Haro	...	Burns
Murphy Sua	...	Dick Bortner
David Riley	...	Toby Curry
James Keane	...	Ray Coffey
Zachary I. Young	...	Rudy Coffey

Storyline

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. Money-hungry owners want to make a quick buck while Sammy just wants to play ball. Virgil finds himself caught in the middle.

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Plot Keywords:

idaho | pitcher | baseball movie | team owner | anaheim angels | 

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Taglines:

Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 April 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aikalisä

Filming Locations:

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$336,396 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the scene in the car just before it overheats, the camera can be seen reflected in the passenger side window.

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Soundtracks

"Amor, Amor"
Written and Performed by Gipsy Kings

User Reviews

Uncommonly common Olmos...

I'd switched on the TV because I couldn't sleep, and a film had just started. It was around 1am, and they don't usually show this kind of feel good movie around that time, so the film was very welcome.

I'd never seen James Edward Olmos in a film before this one, or I didn't remember him because I must have seen him in Bladerunner. So I didn't realise that he was such a decent actor. He's got such a common face, like a farmer, so this charismatic performance was surprising.

Anyway, it was a cute little film, and it is worth watching if you've got nothing better to do.