William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time.
Credited cast: | |||
Sam J. Jones | ... | Jacob Hoy | |
Tyler Mane | ... | Tommy McCarthy | |
Vernon Wells | ... | Sarah's Father | |
Courtney Gains | ... | Tug Wilson | |
Anne Lockhart | ... | Mrs. Hart | |
Sheree J. Wilson | ... | Rebecca Hoy | |
Marshall R. Teague | ... | Dooley | |
Barry Pearl | ... | Milwaukee Owner | |
Kathleen Kinmont | ... | Mrs. McCall | |
Richard Herd | ... | Mr. Beagle | |
Barry Livingston | ... | Frank Selee | |
James Stokes | ... | Umpire | |
Andy Stahl | ... | John Lowery | |
Clarence Felder | ... | Edgar P Sawyer | |
Lea Hutton Beasmore | ... | Train Station Pedestrian |
William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time.
This is a valiant effort from novice writer/director and a cast of mostly first-timers, but there is so much reenacted material that is simply weak and doesn't propel the story. I'm guessing that writer/director David Risotto had a heavy hand in editing, although others are credited as editor and assistant editor.
What drew me to the film and kept me watching is the strength of the story itself.This property deserves a stronger treatment.