Talent for the Game
“Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.”
Synopsis
Virgil Sweet is on the verge of losing his job as a talent scout with the California Angels when he discovers Sammy Bodeen, a country boy with no pro ball experience, but with a pitching arm no one has seen the like of.
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A Talent For the Game - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-10
Top Cast
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Edward James Olmos
Virgil Sweet
Lorraine Bracco
Bobbie Henderson
Jamey Sheridan
Tim Weaver
Terry Kinney
Gil Lawrence
Jeff Corbett
Sammy Bodeen
Tom Bower
Reverend Bodeen
Janet Carroll
Rachel Bodeen
Felton Perry
Fred
Thomas Ryan
Paul
Daniel A. Haro
Burns
Murphy Sua
Dick Bortner
David Riley
Toby Curry
James Keane
Ray Coffey
Zachary I. Young
Rudy Coffey
Phillip M. Pote
Cal Murphy
Ken Medlock
Scooter Eaton
Tom La Grua
Frank Carbo
Alan J. Krick
Umpire
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Screenplay & Story
- David Himmelstein, Thomas Michael Donnelly, Larry Ferguson
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Talent for the Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert M. Young
David Himmelstein, Thomas Michael Donnelly, Larry Ferguson
David Newman
Curtis Clark, David L. Butler
Arthur Coburn
Martin Elfand, David Wisnievitz
Department Leadership Roster
Robert M. Young
Director
David Newman
Original Music Composer
David Himmelstein
Writer
Thomas Michael Donnelly
Writer
Larry Ferguson
Writer
Martin Elfand
Producer
Jeffrey Howard
Production Design
Curtis Clark
Director of Photography
Arthur Coburn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talent for the Game
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What is Talent for the Game about?
Virgil Sweet is on the verge of losing his job as a talent scout with the California Angels when he discovers Sammy Bodeen, a country boy with no pro ball experience, but with a pitching arm no one has seen the like of.
Who directed Talent for the Game?
Talent for the Game was directed by Robert M. Young.
Who stars in Talent for the Game?
The principal cast of Talent for the Game includes Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco, Jamey Sheridan, Terry Kinney, Jeff Corbett.
When was Talent for the Game released and how long is it?
Talent for the Game was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Talent for the Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Talent for the Game was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Talent for the Game?
Talent for the Game holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).