Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story
Synopsis
Learn the true story of Chicago Cubs right fielder and baseball legend Sammy Sosa in this animated biography that traces the athlete's inspiring ascent from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to one of the sport's best-known sluggers. The film details the strong work ethic that helped propel Sosa to the big leagues, and follows his famed 1998 duel with rival Mark McGwire for the single-season home-run record.
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Tony Alcantar
Luis Sosa (voice)
Michael Benyaer
Sammy Sosa(voice)
Philip Maurice Hayes
Mark McGwire / Politician (voice)
Saffron Henderson
Raquel Sosa / Magalise Sosa (voice)
Paul Dobson
Omar Minaya / Domingo / Chicago Cubs' Assistant / Bill Clinton(voice)
Michael Dobson
St. Louis Cardinals' Announcer (voice)
Aaron Joseph
Luis Sosa as a Child (voice)
David Kaye
Male Reporter / Chicago Cubs' Play-by-Play Announcer / Second Reporter (voice)
Richard Newman
Chicago White Sox's Manager / Award Host (voice)
Scott McNeil
Play-by-play Announcer / Texas Rangers' Catcher (voice)
Zahf Paroo
Additional Voices (voice)
Tonjha Richardson
Marta (voice)
Alvin Sanders
Coach Billy Williams / Minor League Umpire / Chicago White Sox's Play-by-play Announcer (voice)
Brad Swaile
Sammy Sosa as a teenager / Child Fan #2 (voice)
Francisco Trujillo Avalos-Davidson
Juan Bautista Montero (voice)
Cathy Weseluck
The Sosa Family's Sister / Female Reporter / Third Reporter / Keysha Sosa (voice)
Dale Wilson
Jim Riggleman / Jeff Pentland / Sports Anchor / First Reporter (voice)
Sammy Sosa
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Myrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennie Trias
- Original Score
- Bob Luna, Larry Seymour
- Original Title
- Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Ruby-Spears Productions, SSA Productions, Lil' Vision, Urban Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Myrick
Jennie Trias
Bob Luna, Larry Seymour
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Myrick
Director
Jennie Trias
Writer
Bob Luna
Original Music Composer
Larry Seymour
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story
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What is Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story about?
Learn the true story of Chicago Cubs right fielder and baseball legend Sammy Sosa in this animated biography that traces the athlete's inspiring ascent from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to one of the sport's best-known sluggers. The film details the strong work ethic that helped propel Sosa to the big leagues, and follows his famed 1998 duel with rival Mark McGwire for the single-season home-run record.
Who directed Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story?
Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story was directed by Ron Myrick.
Who stars in Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story?
The principal cast of Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story includes Tony Alcantar, Michael Benyaer, Philip Maurice Hayes, Saffron Henderson, Paul Dobson.
When was Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story released and how long is it?
Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story was composed by Bob Luna, Larry Seymour.