When It Was a Game 2
Synopsis
Composed entirely of never-before-seen 8mm and 16mm footage filmed between 1925 and 1961 by baseball players, their families and their fans, this second chapter in the HBO series "When It Was a Game" brings many lost moments to life. Narrated by Peter Kessler, the documentary features clips of Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Tommy Lasorda and Babe Ruth.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Kessler
Narrator (voice)
Ellen Burstyn
Passage Narrator (voice)
Joe Mantegna
Passage Narrator (voice)
Jack Palance
Passage Narrator (voice)
Jason Robards
Passage Narrator (voice)
Roy Scheider
Passage Narrator (voice)
Donald Honig
Self (voice)
Robert W. Creamer
Self (voice)
Dario Lodigiani
Self (voice)
Gus Zernial
Self (voice)
Harry Walker
Self (voice)
Alex Grammas
Self (voice)
Joe Garagiola
Self (voice)
Elden Auker
Self (voice)
Enos Slaughter
Self (voice)
Tommy Henrich
Self (voice)
Mel Harder
Self (voice)
Charlie Gehringer
Self (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Stern
- Original Score
- Ferdinand Jay Smith, Steve Horelick, Daniel Shklair
- Original Title
- When It Was a Game 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Black Canyon Productions, HBO Sports
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Stern
Ferdinand Jay Smith, Steve Horelick, Daniel Shklair
George Roy
Ross Greenburg, George Roy, Steven Stern, David Harmon
Department Leadership Roster
George Roy
Producer
Steven Stern
Producer
David Harmon
Producer
Steven Stern
Writer
George Roy
Editor
Ferdinand Jay Smith
Original Music Composer
Steve Horelick
Original Music Composer
Daniel Shklair
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About When It Was a Game 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When It Was a Game 2 about?
Composed entirely of never-before-seen 8mm and 16mm footage filmed between 1925 and 1961 by baseball players, their families and their fans, this second chapter in the HBO series "When It Was a Game" brings many lost moments to life. Narrated by Peter Kessler, the documentary features clips of Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Tommy Lasorda and Babe Ruth.
Who directed When It Was a Game 2?
When It Was a Game 2 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in When It Was a Game 2?
The principal cast of When It Was a Game 2 includes Peter Kessler, Ellen Burstyn, Joe Mantegna, Jack Palance, Jason Robards.
When was When It Was a Game 2 released and how long is it?
When It Was a Game 2 was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for When It Was a Game 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When It Was a Game 2 was composed by Ferdinand Jay Smith, Steve Horelick, Daniel Shklair.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When It Was a Game 2?
When It Was a Game 2 holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).