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Mr. Baseball|Tom Selleck

Mr. Baseball

Tom Selleck and Ken Takakura
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Overview

In the twilight of his glory days, Jack is no longer hitting them like he used to and finds himself traded to Japan. He manages to alienate everyone on the team including the manager, without improving his batting average. But with the love of a Japanese girl and a newfound respect for Japanese culture, Jack finds a way to win.

Awards:

Main Cast & Crew:
Fred Schepisi - Director
Ava Takanashi
Tom Selleck
Ken Takakura
Aya Takanashi
Dennis Haysbert
Toshi Shioya
Kenji Morinaga
Joh Nishimura
Norihide Goto
Kohsuke Toyohara

Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD (Dolby, Dubbed, Widescreen)
  • Run Time: 109
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 025192353826
  • Genre: COMEDIES
  • Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
  • Release Date: July 2003

Movie Reviews

Synopsis:
After being bounced out of the majors, Jack Elliot heads to Japan to play pro baseball. He finds a very different game and culture across the Pacific. Elliot strikes up a relationship with his boss' daughter. At first, he tries to bully his teammates and the club owners, but he comes to accept and respect his new home.

Notes:
Shot in DeLuxe color and Panavision. This film was produced in association with Pacific Artists and Dentsu. White Sox first baseman Frank "The Big Hurt" Thomas has a cameo as Elliot's replacement. Additional cast members included Mak Takano (Shinji Igarashi); Kenji Morinaga (Hiroshi Kurosawa); Joh Nishimura (Tomohiko Ohmae); Norihide Goto (Issei Itoi) and Kensuke Toita (Akito Yagi). Copyright 1992 Universal City Studios, Inc.

Reviews:
"...A light and sometimes ruefully funny comedy....[Selleck gives an] enjoyable performance..." - 10/02/1992 New York Times, p.C14


"...The final face-off satisfies like a cold stadium brew...." - 10/02/1992 USA Today, p.4D

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