

Talent for the Game
1991-04-26 · 91 min · ★ 7.0
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.
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- Directors
- Robert M. Young
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Edward James OlmosVirgil Sweet
Lorraine BraccoBobbie Henderson
Jamey SheridanTim Weaver
Terry KinneyGil Lawrence
Jeff CorbettSammy Bodeen
Tom BowerReverend Bodeen
Janet CarrollRachel Bodeen
Felton PerryFred
James KeaneRay Coffey
Ken MedlockScooter Eaton
Tom La GruaFrank Carbo
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