War on the Diamond(2021)
The Deadly Pitch That Launched a Rivalry
War on the Diamond Synopsis
The Indians and Yankees, both in a tight race with the White Sox, met at the Polo Grounds on August 16th, 1920. In the fifth inning, Carl Mays threw one of his "submarine" pitches that hit Ray Chapman in the head. Chapman collapsed at the plate. He was rushed to the hospital and died the next day, the only Major League Baseball player ever to be killed in a game. Grief tore through Cleveland and the pivotal moment led to an explosion on and off the field. The Indians, sparked by the addition of young shortstop Joe Sewell, recovered in time to win their first World Series Title. What resulted was a rivalry that would last 100 years.
War on the Diamond (2021) is a documentary film directed by Andrew Billman, released on September 23, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Chris Leabu, Jonah van Bemmelen, Daniel Salmons and Megan Brautigam.
- Director:
- Andrew Billman
- Writers:
- Michael Sowell
- Producers:
- Danielle Alberico, Art Horan, Andrew Billman
- Cinematographer:
- Johnathan Taylor Hurley
- Production:
- Bronson Park Films, Come Aboard Productions, SMA Creative
- Status:
- Released
War on the Diamond (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for War on the Diamond before you stream it.
War on the Diamond Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Chris Leabu
Chris Leabu
as Ray Chapman (voice)
- Jonah van Bemmelen
Jonah van Bemmelen
as Carl Mays (voice)
- Daniel Salmons
Daniel Salmons
as Tris Speaker (voice)
- Megan Brautigam
Megan Brautigam
as Kathleen Daly (voice)
- Jim Abbott
Jim Abbott
as Self
- Sandy Alomar Jr.
Sandy Alomar Jr.
as Self
- Marty Appel
Marty Appel
as Self
- Mandy Bell
Mandy Bell
as Self
Sherrod Brown
as Self
Craig Carton
as Self
- Kenny Lofton
Kenny Lofton
as Self
Terry Francona
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Billman, written by Michael Sowell, produced by Danielle Alberico, Art Horan and Andrew Billman.
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War on the Diamond – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch War on the Diamond online?
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War on the Diamond (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in War on the Diamond?
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The main cast of War on the Diamond (2021) includes Chris Leabu, Jonah van Bemmelen, Daniel Salmons, Megan Brautigam and Jim Abbott. The film was directed by Andrew Billman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was War on the Diamond released?
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War on the Diamond was released on September 23, 2021 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is there a trailer for War on the Diamond?
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Yes. The official War on the Diamond trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.