Big Leaguer(1953)
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Big Leaguer Synopsis
John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.
Big Leaguer (1953) is a drama film directed by Robert Aldrich, released on August 19, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, Jeff Richards and Richard Jaeckel. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Aldrich
- Writers:
- Herbert Baker, John McNulty, Lou Morheim
- Producers:
- Matthew Rapf
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Mellor
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Big Leaguer (1953) Trailer
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Big Leaguer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward G. Robinson
as John B 'Hans' Lobert
Vera-Ellen
as Christy
Jeff Richards
as Adam Polachuk
Richard Jaeckel
as Bobby Bronson
William Campbell
as Julie Davis
- Carl Hubbell
Carl Hubbell
as Himself
Paul Langton
as Brian McLennan
Lalo Rios
as Chuy Aguilar
- Bill Crandall
Bill Crandall
as Tippy Mitchell
Frank Ferguson
as Wally Mitchell
John McKee
as Dale Alexander
- Mario Siletti
Mario Siletti
as Mr. Polachuk
Key crew
Directed by Robert Aldrich, written by Herbert Baker, John McNulty and Lou Morheim, produced by Matthew Rapf.
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Big Leaguer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Big Leaguer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Leaguer online?
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Big Leaguer (1953) is available to stream on TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Big Leaguer?
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The main cast of Big Leaguer (1953) includes Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, Jeff Richards, Richard Jaeckel and William Campbell. The film was directed by Robert Aldrich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Leaguer released?
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Big Leaguer was released on August 19, 1953 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Big Leaguer worth watching?
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Big Leaguer (1953) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Big Leaguer?
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Yes. The official Big Leaguer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.