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Pastime

  • 19901990
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Pastime (1990)
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  • Drama
  • Sport
Pastime is a story of an aging, white pitcher on a minor league baseball team who takes a young, talented, black pitcher under his wing in 1957.Pastime is a story of an aging, white pitcher on a minor league baseball team who takes a young, talented, black pitcher under his wing in 1957.Pastime is a story of an aging, white pitcher on a minor league baseball team who takes a young, talented, black pitcher under his wing in 1957.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
403
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robin B. Armstrong
  • Writer
    • David Eyre Jr.
  • Stars
    • William Russ
    • Glenn Plummer
    • Noble Willingham
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robin B. Armstrong
  • Writer
    • David Eyre Jr.
  • Stars
    • William Russ
    • Glenn Plummer
    • Noble Willingham
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

    Videos1

    Pastime
    Trailer 1:55
    Pastime

    Photos22

    Pastime (1990)
    Pastime (1990)
    Scott Plank and William Russ in Pastime (1990)
    Scott Plank in Pastime (1990)
    Scott Plank in Pastime (1990)
    Ricky Paull Goldin, Peter Murnik, Scott Plank, and William Russ in Pastime (1990)
    Glenn Plummer in Pastime (1990)
    Bob Feller, Bill Mazeroski, and Harmon Killebrew in Pastime (1990)
    Don Newcombe in Pastime (1990)
    Jeffrey Tambor and Duke Snider in Pastime (1990)
    Ernie Banks in Pastime (1990)
    William Russ in Pastime (1990)

    Top cast

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    William Russ
    William Russ
    • Roy Dean Bream 'Rusty'
    Glenn Plummer
    Glenn Plummer
    • Tyrone Debray
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Clyde Bigby
    Scott Plank
    Scott Plank
    • Randy Keever
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Peter LaPorte
    Ricky Paull Goldin
    Ricky Paull Goldin
    • Hahn
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Inez Brice
    Reed Rudy
    Reed Rudy
    • Spicer
    Patrick O'Bryan
    Patrick O'Bryan
    • Walsh
    • (as Pat O'Bryan)
    Peter Murnik
    Peter Murnik
    • Simmons
    John Achorn
    John Achorn
    • Cal
    Ernie Banks
    • Steamer Fan
    Ernie Lee Banks
    Ernie Lee Banks
    • Steamer Fan
    Joey Banks
    • Slinding Base Runner
    Mark Benedetto
    • Beaned Bomber
    Susan Cash
    • Mrs. Laporte
    Michael Chieffo
    Michael Chieffo
    • Pool Player
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Art
    • Director
      • Robin B. Armstrong
    • Writer
      • David Eyre Jr.
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Directorial debut for Robin B. Armstrong.
    • Goofs
      Early on in the movie the announcer says "Now batting for the Steamers #4", when the Steamers are in the field.
    • Connections
      References The Cameraman (1928)
    • Soundtracks
      Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
      Written by Wallis Willis
      Sung by Jubilant Sykes

    User reviews14

    Review
    Top review
    The best film about baseball ever made!
    I saw this little gem back in 1991. What a terrific picture! It's a crime that William Russ was not oscar-nominated for his priceless performance. This film says more about the game of baseball than any other that I've seen. Just terrific!
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    • ddazzo
    • Jul 29, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • King of the Hill
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bay Cities
      • Bullpen
      • Miramax
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $267,265
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $54,726
      • Aug 25, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $267,265
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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