Movie Description
When It Was a Game
(1991)Overview
As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to the 1938 World Series and through the careers of legends such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, the film thoroughly explores the history of baseball in America.
Featured Crew
- Producer : George Roy,Steven Stern,David Harmon
- Writer : Steven Stern
- Editor : George Roy
- Cast : Peter Kessler,James Earl Jones,Jason Robards,Roy Scheider,Donald Hall,Enos Slaughter,Elden Auker,Billy Herman,Tommy Henrich,Burgess Whitehead,Billy Werber,Robert W. Creamer,Duke Snyder,Donald Honig,Max Patkin,Whitey Kurowski,Ray Robinson,Red Barber,Clay Bryant,Don Newcombe,Lawrence Ritter
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Original TitleWhen It Was a Game
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-07-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 57m
Production CompaniesBlack Canyon Productions,HBO Sports
Genres
- Documentary
- History
