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Big Leaguer
Big Leaguer

Big Leaguer

Packed with thrills, laughs, heart-throbs, excitement. All the way!

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

71 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

19 August 1953

Country

United States of America

Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

John B 'Hans' Lobert

Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen

Christy

Jeff Richards

Jeff Richards

Adam Polachuk

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Bobby Bronson

William Campbell

William Campbell

Julie Davis

Carl Hubbell

Carl Hubbell

Himself

Paul Langton

Paul Langton

Brian McLennan

Lalo Rios

Lalo Rios

Chuy Aguilar

Bill Crandall

Bill Crandall

Tippy Mitchell

Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson

Wally Mitchell

John McKee

John McKee

Dale Alexander

Mario Siletti

Mario Siletti

Mr. Polachuk

Al Campanis

Al Campanis

Himself

Bob Trocolor

Bob Trocolor

Himself

Tony Ravish

Tony Ravish

Himself

Bing Russell

Bing Russell

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