The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
“They put the ball in baseball.”
Synopsis
Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter and Charlie Snow, who dreams of playing in the majors. Boycotted by black teams, Long's outfit play minor league white teams, earning more attention as entertainers than as players. However, their success wins them a chance to play again in the Negro League, this time as equals.
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John Badham on THE BINGO LONG TRAVELING ALL-STARS AND MOTOR KINGS
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-10
Top Cast
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Billy Dee Williams
Bingo
James Earl Jones
Leon
Richard Pryor
Charlie Snow
Rico Dawson
Willie Lee
Sam Brison
Louis
Jophery C. Brown
Champ
Leon Wagner
Fat Sam
Tony Burton
Issac
John McCurry
Murch
Stan Shaw
Esquire Joe
DeWayne Jessie
Rainbow
Ted Ross
Sallie
Mabel King
Bertha
Sam Laws
Henry
Alvin Childress
Horace
Ken Foree
Honey
Carl Gordon
Mack
Ahna Capri
The Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.67x
+$24M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Motown Productions, Pan Arts Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins, William Brashler
William Goldstein
Wilmer Butler
David Rawlins
Michael Chinich, Rob Cohen, Berry Gordy
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Barwood
Screenplay
Matthew Robbins
Screenplay
Michael Chinich
Producer
Rob Cohen
Producer
John Badham
Director
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
David Rawlins
Editor
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Jophery C. Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
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What is The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings about?
Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter and Charlie Snow, who dreams of playing in the majors. Boycotted by black teams, Long's outfit play minor league white teams, earning more attention as entertainers than as players. However, their success wins them a chance to play again in the Negro League, this time as equals.
Who directed The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings?
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings?
The principal cast of The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings includes Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Richard Pryor, Rico Dawson, Sam Brison.
When was The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings released and how long is it?
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings?
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $33M at the worldwide box office (3.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings was composed by William Goldstein.
Is The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings based on a book or true story?
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Brashler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings?
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).