Talent for the Game(1991)
Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.
Talent for the Game 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.
Talent for the Game (1991) is a drama film directed by Robert M. Young, released on April 26, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco, Jamey Sheridan and Terry Kinney. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert M. Young
- Writers:
- Thomas Michael Donnelly, Larry Ferguson, David Himmelstein
- Producers:
- Martin Elfand
- Cinematographer:
- Curtis Clark
- Composer:
- David Newman
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Talent for the Game (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Talent for the Game before you stream it.
Talent for the Game Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward James Olmos
as Virgil Sweet
Lorraine Bracco
as Bobbie Henderson
Jamey Sheridan
as Tim Weaver
Terry Kinney
as Gil Lawrence
Jeff Corbett
as Sammy Bodeen
Tom Bower
as Reverend Bodeen
Janet Carroll
as Rachel Bodeen
Felton Perry
as Fred
- Thomas Ryan
Thomas Ryan
as Paul
- Daniel A. Haro
Daniel A. Haro
as Burns
- Murphy Sua
Murphy Sua
as Dick Bortner
- David Riley
David Riley
as Toby Curry
Key crew
Directed by Robert M. Young, written by Thomas Michael Donnelly, Larry Ferguson and David Himmelstein, produced by Martin Elfand.
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Talent for the Game Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Talent for the Game – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Talent for the Game online?
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Talent for the Game (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Talent for the Game?
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The main cast of Talent for the Game (1991) includes Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco, Jamey Sheridan, Terry Kinney and Jeff Corbett. The film was directed by Robert M. Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Talent for the Game released?
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Talent for the Game was released on April 26, 1991 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Talent for the Game worth watching?
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Talent for the Game (1991) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 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 Talent for the Game?
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Yes. The official Talent for the Game trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.