Game 6 (2005)

Combining real and fictional events, Game 6 centers around the historic 1986 World Series and a day in the life of a playwright who skips opening night to watch the momentous game.

Director:

Michael Hoffman

Writer:

Don DeLillo

Stars:

Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Ari Graynor

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Keaton	...	Nicky Rogan
Robert Downey Jr.	...	Steven Schwimmer
Ari Graynor	...	Laurel Rogan
Bebe Neuwirth	...	Joanna Bourne
Griffin Dunne	...	Elliott Litvak
Shalom Harlow	...	Paisley Porter
Nadia Dajani	...	Renee Simons
Harris Yulin	...	Peter Redmond
Roger Rees	...	Jack Haskins
Tom Aldredge	...	Michael Rogan
Lillias White	...	Toyota Moseby
Amir Ali Said	...	Matthew
Catherine O'Hara	...	Lillian Rogan
Rock Kohli	...	Ramaswamy Choudhry
John Tormey	...	George, Georgie, Giorgio

Storyline

Nicky Rogan's new play is opening on Broadway and many agree, he has written the best play his career. Or has he? Critic Steven Schwimmer is slated to review and he's ruined many a playwright with his scathing words. Nicky is becoming concerned, but instead chooses to obsess over his Red Sox and their chances again the Mets in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. Will the Sox and his play come crashing down on the same night?

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Plot Keywords:

play | world series | playwright | opening night | breast fondling | 

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Taglines:

Where were *you* on that night?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language and sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Mandarin Hindi

Release Date:

January 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

6-os játszma

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Serenade Films, Double Play, Vox3 Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min 80 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Keaton's love interest in this movie is played by Bebe Neuwirth. In Frasier: Wheels of Fortune, Keaton played the half-brother of Lilith Sternin, also played by Bebe Neuwirth.

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Goofs

While watching the beginning of Game 6 in the bar, Ron Darling appears to be the Mets pitcher. Ron Darling started Game 7, Bob Ojeda started Game 6.

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Quotes

Nicky Rogan: I don't get it. What's the fuss?
Elliott Litvak: He reviewed that one-act I did at the Fulton Fish Market. We did this play at four in the morning. Outdoors. In the rain. One performance. For fish handlers.
Nicky Rogan: And he was there?
Elliott Litvak: Steven Schwimmer. I memorized every line of this review.
Nicky Rogan: That's awful.
Elliott Litvak: I recite it to myself with masochistic relish.

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Connections

Features 1986 World Series (1986)

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Soundtracks

"My Family"
Written by Phil Palombi
Performed by Tri-Fi
Courtesy of Cap Records

User Reviews

Good third act

I thought the first two acts kind of dragged; the best parts being Keatons various conversations with the cabbies (that would be a good movie I think). Much of the dialog I found boring and since that's the whole movie, I almost didn't finish it. The third act really picked up, albeit contrived, was still entertaining.

Also as to not make it about Buckner's blunder, they have the character say at the end "We love Buckner" which I thought was kind of a nice thing. Good idea for a movie, I think it was a rewrite away from being really good, but great cast though. Keaton is always good in serious roles and should do more.