The Catcher
Synopsis
In Taft, California, 1981, Johnny (Fred Meyers) is a unassuming baseball hopeful who turned against his stern and demanding father (Joe Estevez) and beat him to death with a baseball bat on a baseball diamond field. 17 years later, Johnny is released from the local insane asylum and begins a killing spree, with his father's ghost as an umpire.
Top Cast
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David Heavener
David J. Walker
Monique Parent
Terry Mitchell
Joe Estevez
Father / Umpire
Sean J. Dillingham
Carl
Leslie Garret
Beth
Paul Moncrief
Billy Taylor
James Patterson
Red Foster
Mike Kepple
Howie
Wendy Crawford
Phyllis
Fred Meyers
Young Johnny
Nick Moore
Tyrone
Denice Ramage
Linda
Stephen T. Vanderbeck
Frost
Jared Zobel
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yvette Hoffman, Guy Crawford
- Original Score
- Paul Amorosi
- Original Title
- The Catcher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yvette Hoffman, Guy Crawford
Paul Amorosi
Paul DeGruccio
Steven D. White
Toni Zobel, Yvette Hoffman, Guy Crawford
Department Leadership Roster
Yvette Hoffman
Director
Guy Crawford
Director
Paul DeGruccio
Director of Photography
Steven D. White
Editor
Toni Zobel
Producer
Yvette Hoffman
Producer
Guy Crawford
Producer
Paul Amorosi
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Catcher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Catcher about?
In Taft, California, 1981, Johnny (Fred Meyers) is a unassuming baseball hopeful who turned against his stern and demanding father (Joe Estevez) and beat him to death with a baseball bat on a baseball diamond field. 17 years later, Johnny is released from the local insane asylum and begins a killing spree, with his father's ghost as an umpire.
Who directed The Catcher?
The Catcher was directed by Yvette Hoffman, Guy Crawford.
Who stars in The Catcher?
The principal cast of The Catcher includes David Heavener, Monique Parent, Joe Estevez, Sean J. Dillingham, Leslie Garret.
When was The Catcher released and how long is it?
The Catcher was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Catcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Catcher was composed by Paul Amorosi.