The Rookie
(2002)
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Synopsis
Fact-based tale about Jim Morris, a high-school teacher and coach who makes it to the Major Leagues as a 35-year-old relief pitcher. A pitching phenom in his youth, Morris is convinced by the kids on his team to give the big leagues one more shot. Soon he gets a second chance to live his dreams at an age when most ballplayers are pondering retirement.
Directors
John Lee Hancock, Ron Berkeley, Mark Ciardi, Mark Robert Ellis, Mark Johnson, Ronna Kress, Randy Moore, John Schwartzman, Philip Steuer, Thomas Newman, Carter Burwell
Production year
2002
Rating
G
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Runtime
129 minutes
Cast
Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Brian Cox, Beth Grant