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Talent for the Game

PG

“Some men are born with a gift, and some are born to discover it.”

1991·91 min·Released
Studio: Paramount Pictures
7.0TMDb
Available on
Hoopla
Theatrical Apr 26, 1991
Nexus ms22922TMDb 41164IMDb tt0103036
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USA · English · Kids
Drama

Overview

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.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorRobert M. Young
WriterDavid Himmelstein, Thomas Michael Donnelly, Larry Ferguson

Cast

Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos
Virgil Sweet
Lorraine Bracco
Lorraine Bracco
Bobbie
John E. Coleman
John E. Coleman
Angels Coach
Jeff Corbett
Jeff Corbett
Sammy Bodeen
Jamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Tim Weaver
Terry Kinney
Terry Kinney
Gil Lawrence
Thomas Ryan
Thomas Ryan
Paul
Felton Perry
Felton Perry
Fred
Tom Bower
Tom Bower
Rev. Bodeen
Janet Carroll
Janet Carroll
Rachel Bodeen
James Keane
James Keane
Ray Coffey
Dennis Boutsikaris
Dennis Boutsikaris
Greg Rossi

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Keywords

sportsbaseball

Details

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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026