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Talent for the Game

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Talent for the Game

Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.

6.3

1h 31m

1991

“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.

Director

Robert M. Young

Trailer

Drama

sportsbaseball

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Cast & Crew

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

as Virgil Sweet

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

as Bobbie

John E. Coleman

John E. Coleman

as Angels Coach

Jeff Corbett

Jeff Corbett

as Sammy Bodeen

Jamey Sheridan

Jamey Sheridan

as Tim Weaver

Terry Kinney

Terry Kinney

as Gil Lawrence

Thomas Ryan

as Paul

Felton Perry

Felton Perry

as Fred

Tom Bower

Tom Bower

as Rev. Bodeen

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