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6.9 / 10(12 votes)IMDbG19841h 16mUnited States of America

Tiger Town

“Sometimes there's courage in just believing”

Synopsis

Facing his final season with the Detroit Tigers baseball team, veteran outfielder Billy Young sees his dream of playing in the World Series slipping away. It takes the courage and boundless enthusiasm of a young Tigers' fan to rekindle the ballplayer's faith in himself. Brimming with big league, all-star excitement, Tiger Town is a film that says anyone can be a winner - if you only believe!

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 8, 1984

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alan Shapiro
Screenplay & Story
Alan Shapiro
Original Score
Eddy Lawrence Manson
Original Title
Tiger Town
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 16m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Television

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alan Shapiro

Screenplay & Story

Alan Shapiro

Original Score & Music

Eddy Lawrence Manson

Director of Photography

Robert Elswit

Film Editing

Richard A. Harris, John F. Link

Producers

Susan B. Landau

Department Leadership Roster

Neil Spisak

Neil Spisak

Production Design

Eddy Lawrence Manson

Original Music Composer

Richard A. Harris

Editor

John F. Link

Editor

Robert Elswit

Robert Elswit

Director of Photography

Alan Shapiro

Writer

Susan B. Landau

Producer

Alan Shapiro

Director

Sandra Lee Gimpel

Sandra Lee Gimpel

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tiger Town.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger Town

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tiger Town about?

Facing his final season with the Detroit Tigers baseball team, veteran outfielder Billy Young sees his dream of playing in the World Series slipping away. It takes the courage and boundless enthusiasm of a young Tigers' fan to rekindle the ballplayer's faith in himself. Brimming with big league, all-star excitement, Tiger Town is a film that says anyone can be a winner - if you only believe!

Who directed Tiger Town?

Tiger Town was directed by Alan Shapiro.

Who stars in Tiger Town?

The principal cast of Tiger Town includes Roy Scheider, Justin Henry, Ron McLarty, Bethany Carpenter, Lindsay Barr.

When was Tiger Town released and how long is it?

Tiger Town was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.

Who composed the musical score for Tiger Town?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Tiger Town was composed by Eddy Lawrence Manson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tiger Town?

Tiger Town holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).