Big Leaguer
“Packed with thrills, laughs, heart-throbs, excitement. All the way!”
Synopsis
John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.
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Big Leaguer (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-08-14
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
John B 'Hans' Lobert
Vera-Ellen
Christy
Jeff Richards
Adam Polachuk
Richard Jaeckel
Bobby Bronson
William Campbell
Julie Davis
Carl Hubbell
Himself
Paul Langton
Brian McLennan
Lalo Rios
Chuy Aguilar
Bill Crandall
Tippy Mitchell
Frank Ferguson
Wally Mitchell
John McKee
Dale Alexander
Mario Siletti
Mr. Polachuk
Al Campanis
Himself
Bob Trocolor
Himself
Tony Ravish
Himself
Bing Russell
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Baker, John McNulty, Lou Morheim
- Original Title
- Big Leaguer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Herbert Baker, John McNulty, Lou Morheim
William C. Mellor
Ben Lewis
Matthew Rapf
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Aldrich
Director
Herbert Baker
Writer
Matthew Rapf
Producer
Ben Lewis
Editor
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Leaguer
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What is Big Leaguer about?
John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.
Who directed Big Leaguer?
Big Leaguer was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in Big Leaguer?
The principal cast of Big Leaguer includes Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, Jeff Richards, Richard Jaeckel, William Campbell.
When was Big Leaguer released and how long is it?
Big Leaguer was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Leaguer?
Big Leaguer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).