Big Leaguer
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Originally released in 1953. Big Leaguer is a drama film. directed by Robert Aldrich. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, and Jeff Richards
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Himself
Paul Langton
as Brian McLennan
Lalo Rios
as Chuy Aguilar
Bill Crandall
as Tippy Mitchell
Frank Ferguson
as Wally Mitchell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Leaguer about?
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.
Who directed Big Leaguer?
Big Leaguer was directed by Robert Aldrich.
How long is Big Leaguer?
Big Leaguer has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Big Leaguer released?
Big Leaguer was released on August 19, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Leaguer?
The main cast of Big Leaguer includes Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, Jeff Richards, Richard Jaeckel, William Campbell.