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Talent for the Game

Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.
1991 | 91m | English

(1057 votes)

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Virgil Sweet is on the verge of losing his job as a talent scout with the California Angels when he discovers Sammy Bodeen, a country boy with no pro ball experience, but with a pitching arm no one has seen the like of.
Release Date: Apr 26, 1991
Director: Robert M. Young
Writer: David Himmelstein, Thomas Michael Donnelly, Larry Ferguson
Genres: Drama
Keywords baseball, sports
Production Companies Paramount Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jan 29, 2026
Entered: Apr 27, 2024
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Name Character
Edward James Olmos Virgil Sweet
Lorraine Bracco Bobbie
John E. Coleman Angels Coach
Jeff Corbett Sammy Bodeen
Jamey Sheridan Tim Weaver
Terry Kinney Gil Lawrence
Thomas Ryan Paul
Felton Perry Fred
Tom Bower Rev. Bodeen
Janet Carroll Rachel Bodeen
James Keane Ray Coffey
Dennis Boutsikaris Greg Rossi
Name Job
David Himmelstein Writer
Thomas Michael Donnelly Writer
Jeffrey Howard Production Design
Erica Edell Phillips Costume Designer
Curtis Clark Director of Photography
Robert M. Young Director
Larry Ferguson Writer
David Newman Original Music Composer
Name Title
Martin Elfand Producer
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