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Release Date:
7 July 1993 (USA) moreTagline:
The Chicago Cubs needed a miracle... They got Henry Rowengartner.Plot:
When an accident miraculously gives a boy an incredibly powerful pitching arm, he becomes a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Somewhat entertaining moreUS TV Schedule:
| Mon. July 27 | 3:00 PM | AMC |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Thomas Ian Nicholas | ... | Henry Rowengartner | |
| Gary Busey | ... | Chet 'Rocket' Steadman | |
| Albert Hall | ... | Sal Martinella | |
| Amy Morton | ... | Mary Rowengartner | |
| Dan Hedaya | ... | Larry Fisher / Fish | |
| Bruce Altman | ... | Jack Bradfield | |
| Eddie Bracken | ... | Bob Carson | |
| Robert Hy Gorman | ... | Clark (as Robert Gorman) | |
| Patrick LaBrecque | ... | George | |
| Daniel Stern | ... | Phil Brickma | |
| Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine | ... | Becky | |
| Kristie Davis | ... | Tiffany | |
| Tyler Ann Carroll | ... | Edith | |
| Tom Milanovich | ... | Heddo | |
| Ross Lehman | ... | Dr. Kersten |
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Rated PG for some mild language.Parents Guide:
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103 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Philippines:G | Australia:G | Germany:6 (w) | UK:PG | USA:PG | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Filming for the Little League scenes took place at the Little League fields at the park district in Westmont, Illinois, which is a suburb of Chicago. Some locals were used as extras in the stands on the field. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the last game, the scoreboard clock never changes time. moreFAQ
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I got this movie along with a bunch of free VHS tapes. VHS has become an obsolete technology and people aren't at all shy about throwing them in the garbage and i'm not at all shy about dumpster diving for free movies.
I have to say i was completely aghast at Stern's performance as a "comic relief" character. I was cringing big time. Remembering Stern as AJ Shepherd in the immortal movie "C.H.U.D." was the only thing that could wipe such nastiness here from my mind.
This is a kidsy movie, and so to be regarded as such. A plus point is that it was't wallowing in adorable cutesypooness. The kids in it seemed more or less like actual kids.
The storyline was completely preposterous but that's alright as i wasn't expecting it to be realistic.
It had one of the best moms in a kid movie. A mom with some real sense of momness. Neither uncaring, nor being a control freak. She was a mom you wouldn't mind having as your own mom.
For a free movie, it wasn't too bad.