Pastime (1990)

Roy Dean Bream (Russ who co-starred on Boy Meets World) plays a veteran minor league hurler in 1957 tutoring young phenom fireballer Tyrone Debray (Plummer). This is Bull Durham taken ... See full summary »

Director:

Robin B. Armstrong

Writer:

David Eyre Jr.

Stars:

John Achorn, Ernie Banks, Ernie Lee Banks

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
John Achorn	...	Cal
Ernie Banks	...	Steamer Fan
Ernie Lee Banks	...	Steamer Fan
Joey Banks	...	Slinding Base Runner
Mark Benedetto	...	Beaned Bomber
Susan Cash	...	Mrs. Laporte
Michael Chieffo	...	Pool Player
Troy Evans	...	Art
Bob Feller	...	VFW Man
Charles Fick	...	1st First Base Umpire (as Chuck Fick)
Mary Pat Gleason	...	Woman at Bar
Ricky Paull Goldin	...	Hahn
John Homa	...	Frank
Kathryn Kates	...	Ethel
Harmon Killebrew	...	VFW Man

Storyline

Roy Dean Bream (Russ who co-starred on Boy Meets World) plays a veteran minor league hurler in 1957 tutoring young phenom fireballer Tyrone Debray (Plummer). This is Bull Durham taken seriously with cameos by Bob Feller, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks, Don Newcombe, Bill Mazeroski and Harmon Killebrew. A solid performance by Russ and Plummer but script wears down at the end. Well worth seeing though.

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Plot Keywords:

african american | baseball | independent film

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Taglines:

A story of a major miracle in the minor leagues.

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 August 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

One Cup of Coffee

Box Office

Gross:

$267,265 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bay Cities, Bullpen, Miramax Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Directorial debut for Robin B. Armstrong.

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Goofs

Early on in the movie the announcer says "Now batting for the Steamers #4", when the Steamers are in the field.

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Connections

References The Cameraman (1928)

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Soundtracks

"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"
Sung by Jubilant Sykes

User Reviews

Baseball's bottom feeders .........

The glamorous world of big league baseball is turned upside down in "Pastime". Instead of watching underachieving, overpaid, major leaguers, you are riding in a bus with the lowest minor league team, and getting a genuine appreciation for their dreams and disappointments. The acting and 50s atmosphere is perfect. William Russ is outstanding as the 40 year old pitcher, hanging on simply because of his love for the game. Noble Willingham as the wise and compassionate manager is another standout. Anyone who enjoys baseball should like the insight gained from this film. In short, "Pastime" is a baseball winner, even if the team is not. - MERK