A Mile in His Shoes
Synopsis
Based on the book “The Legend of Mickey Tussler”, this film follows the story of eighteen-year-old Mickey Tussler, who lives on a farm with his father and mother and who has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. But he can throw apples at an amazing speed. When a chance meeting occurs with the baseball manager of the semi-pro team the River Rats, from Clayton, Ohio, Mickey gets a chance to pitch for the team and to prove to his father he can do more than live hidden away on the family farm, taking care of his pig Oscar.
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A Mile in His Shoes Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-14
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Luke Schroder
Mickey Tussler
George Canyon
Clarence
Dean Cain
Arthur 'Murph' Murphy
Chilton Crane
Mrs. Tussler
Jarod Joseph
Pee Wee
Jesse Hutch
George 'Lefty' Rogers
Andrew Wheeler
Warren Dennison
Jaren Brandt Bartlett
Raymond 'Boxcar' Miller
Anna Mae Wills
Laney
Matthew Robert Kelly
Chip McNally
Lee Tichon
Rocco Hightower
Paul Jarrett
Pastor Bob
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dear
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Koornick
- Original Title
- A Mile in His Shoes
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dear
Jason Koornick, Frank Nappi
C. Kim Miles
Tara Cowell-Plain, Jack Nasser, Jason Koornick, Joseph Nasser, Dan Spilo
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Nasser
Producer
William Dear
Director
Jason Koornick
Screenplay
C. Kim Miles
Director of Photography
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What is A Mile in His Shoes about?
Based on the book “The Legend of Mickey Tussler”, this film follows the story of eighteen-year-old Mickey Tussler, who lives on a farm with his father and mother and who has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. But he can throw apples at an amazing speed. When a chance meeting occurs with the baseball manager of the semi-pro team the River Rats, from Clayton, Ohio, Mickey gets a chance to pitch for the team and to prove to his father he can do more than live hidden away on the family farm, taking care of his pig Oscar.
Who directed A Mile in His Shoes?
A Mile in His Shoes was directed by William Dear.
Who stars in A Mile in His Shoes?
The principal cast of A Mile in His Shoes includes Luke Schroder, George Canyon, Dean Cain, Chilton Crane, Jarod Joseph.
When was A Mile in His Shoes released and how long is it?
A Mile in His Shoes was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.