The Scout
"He was praying for a miracle. What he got was Steve Nebraska."
Originally released in 1994. The Scout is a comedy film. directed by Michael Ritchie.
Starring Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser, and Dianne Wiest
Synopsis
When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (117 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.7M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,694,234
Production Companies
- Santo Domingo Film & Music Video
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Scout about?
When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve ...
Who directed The Scout?
The Scout was directed by Michael Ritchie.
How long is The Scout?
The Scout has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Scout released?
The Scout was released on September 30, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Scout?
The main cast of The Scout includes Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser, Dianne Wiest, Anne Twomey, Lane Smith.
Is The Scout worth watching?
The Scout has a user rating of 5.2/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.