A Man Named Mays(1963)
A Man Named Mays Synopsis
A candid, inside look at one of the greatest ballplayers ever, up through the 1963 season. Many highlights from Willie Mays's career are shown, including his 4-homer night against the Braves, his 400th homer against the Cardinals, and his 2000th hit.
A Man Named Mays (1963) is a documentary film directed by Lee Mendelson, released on July 14, 1963 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Willie Mays, Charles Einstein, Alvin Dark and Leo Durocher.
- Director:
- Lee Mendelson
- Writers:
- Charles Einstein
- Producers:
- Lee Mendelson
- Cinematographer:
- Sheldon Fay
- Production:
- Lee Mendelson Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Man Named Mays (1963) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Man Named Mays before you stream it.
A Man Named Mays Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willie Mays
as Self
Charles Einstein
as Narrator (voice)
Alvin Dark
as Self
Leo Durocher
as Self
Casey Stengel
as Self
Russ Hodges
as Self (voice) (archive footage)
Stan Musial
as Self
Doug Harvey
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Lee Mendelson, written by Charles Einstein, produced by Lee Mendelson.
Explore more Documentary titles
You may also like
Lucy and Desi
2022
Stephen Curry: Underrated
2023
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
Whitney
2018
Sly
2023
Gilbert
2017
Ronaldo
2015
Sidney
2022
Diego Maradona
2019
Pamela, A Love Story
2023
John Candy: I Like Me
2025
I Am Ali
2014
Being James Bond
2021
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
2020
Love, Antosha
2019
For the Love of Spock
2016
Looking for Richard
1996
I Am Heath Ledger
2017
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
Supersonic
2016
Movies similar to A Man Named Mays
A Brief History of Time
1991
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
2018
77 Years Back
2023
Notarangelo the Soul Hunter
2019
The Cinema of Carl Th. Dreyer
1982
Pavel Wonka Commits to Cooperate
2014
Bohumil Hrabal „Takže se stalo, že...“
2014
The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark
2013
An Honest Liar
2014
Robin Schulz - The Movie
2017
Somebody Up There Likes Me
2020
Simplement Viola: Pour l’amour de la Sagouine
2016
Francisco Brennand
2012
Da L'Mulud
1987
Mouloud Feraoun
2009
It Doesn't Work
1994
War on the Diamond
2021
King on Screen
2023
"Sr."
2022
Gerhard Richter: 4 Decades
2005
A Man Named Mays – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Man Named Mays online?
+
A Man Named Mays (1963) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in A Man Named Mays?
+
The main cast of A Man Named Mays (1963) includes Willie Mays, Charles Einstein, Alvin Dark, Leo Durocher and Casey Stengel. The film was directed by Lee Mendelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Man Named Mays released?
+
A Man Named Mays was released on July 14, 1963 and runs for 52m.
Is there a trailer for A Man Named Mays?
+
Yes. The official A Man Named Mays trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.