When It Was a Game
Title:
When It Was a Game
Released:
Jul 08, 1991
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Casts:
Peter Kessler, James Earl Jones, Jason Robards, Roy Scheider, Donald Hall, Enos Slaughter, Elden Auker, Billy Herman
Synopsis When It Was a Game
As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to the 1938 World Series and through the careers of legends such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, the film thoroughly explores the history of baseball in America.
- Black Canyon Productions
- HBO Sports
- Peter Kessler
- James Earl Jones
- Jason Robards
- Roy Scheider
- Donald Hall
- Enos Slaughter
- Elden Auker
- Billy Herman
