War on the Diamond
“The Deadly Pitch That Launched a Rivalry”
Synopsis
The Indians and Yankees, both in a tight race with the White Sox, met at the Polo Grounds on August 16th, 1920. In the fifth inning, Carl Mays threw one of his "submarine" pitches that hit Ray Chapman in the head. Chapman collapsed at the plate. He was rushed to the hospital and died the next day, the only Major League Baseball player ever to be killed in a game. Grief tore through Cleveland and the pivotal moment led to an explosion on and off the field. The Indians, sparked by the addition of young shortstop Joe Sewell, recovered in time to win their first World Series Title. What resulted was a rivalry that would last 100 years.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
War On The Diamond - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chris Leabu
Ray Chapman (voice)
Jonah van Bemmelen
Carl Mays (voice)
Daniel Salmons
Tris Speaker (voice)
Megan Brautigam
Kathleen Daly (voice)
Jim Abbott
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Sandy Alomar Jr.
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Marty Appel
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Mandy Bell
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Sherrod Brown
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Craig Carton
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Kenny Lofton
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Terry Francona
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Bob Feller
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Jim Leyritz
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Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo
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Andre Thornton
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Tom Verducci
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Lesley Visser
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Boston Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Billman
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Sowell
- Original Title
- War on the Diamond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bronson Park Films, Come Aboard Productions, SMA Creative
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Billman
Michael Sowell
Johnathan Taylor Hurley
Paul Carruthers
Chris Croom, Denise Lipar, Danielle Alberico, Fritz Mitchell, Art Horan
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Carruthers
Editor
Danielle Alberico
Producer
Art Horan
Producer
Andrew Billman
Director
Johnathan Taylor Hurley
Director of Photography
Andrew Billman
Producer
Pamela Lynn Sullivan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About War on the Diamond
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War on the Diamond about?
The Indians and Yankees, both in a tight race with the White Sox, met at the Polo Grounds on August 16th, 1920. In the fifth inning, Carl Mays threw one of his "submarine" pitches that hit Ray Chapman in the head. Chapman collapsed at the plate. He was rushed to the hospital and died the next day, the only Major League Baseball player ever to be killed in a game. Grief tore through Cleveland and the pivotal moment led to an explosion on and off the field. The Indians, sparked by the addition of young shortstop Joe Sewell, recovered in time to win their first World Series Title. What resulted was a rivalry that would last 100 years.
Who directed War on the Diamond?
War on the Diamond was directed by Andrew Billman.
Who stars in War on the Diamond?
The principal cast of War on the Diamond includes Chris Leabu, Jonah van Bemmelen, Daniel Salmons, Megan Brautigam, Jim Abbott.
When was War on the Diamond released and how long is it?
War on the Diamond was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is War on the Diamond based on a book or true story?
War on the Diamond is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Michael Sowell".