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Movie legend Edward G. Robinson stars, Robert Aldrich (The Dirty Dozen) makes his feature directorial debut and Big Leaguer swings for the entertainment fences with its tale of hopefuls eager to make the cut at a New York Giants baseball training camp. Vera-Ellen (On the Town) shares star billing, playing a team assistant whose professional interest in a player turns personal. But at the film’s center is Robinson, giving a savvy portrayal of an ex-major-leaguer who puts candidates through their paces and reports to the front office on who has the potential to make it to the big time. Included among the prospects are former real-life minor leaguer Jeff Richards (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) as a third baseman trying to hide his big-league dream from his disapproving dad, and Richard Jaeckel (Battleground) as a hotshot hurler. Appearances by Al Campanis and Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell add authenticity. Play ball!
Original Release
08/19/1953
US Release
08/19/1953
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Edward G. Robinson | John B. 'Hans' Lobert / John B 'Hans' Lobert |
Vera-Ellen | Christy |
Jeff Richards | Adam Polachuk |
Richard Jaeckel | Bobby Bronson |
William Campbell | Julie Davis |
Carl Hubbell | Himself / Carl Hubbell |
Paul Langton | Brian McLennan |
Lalo Rios | Chuy Aguilar |
Bill Crandall | Tippy Mitchell |
Frank Ferguson | Wally Mitchell |
Directors
Writers
Herbert Baker, John McNulty, Lou Morheim
Cast
Name | Character |
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Edward G. Robinson | John B. 'Hans' Lobert / John B 'Hans' Lobert |
Vera-Ellen | Christy |
Jeff Richards | Adam Polachuk |
Richard Jaeckel | Bobby Bronson |
William Campbell | Julie Davis |
Carl Hubbell | Himself / Carl Hubbell |
Paul Langton | Brian McLennan |
Lalo Rios | Chuy Aguilar |
Bill Crandall | Tippy Mitchell |
Frank Ferguson | Wally Mitchell |
John McKee | Dale Alexander |
Mario Siletti | Mr. Polachuk |
Al Campanis | Himself / Al Campanis |
Bob Trocolor | Himself / Bob Trocolor |
Tony Ravish | Himself / Tony Ravish |
Robert Calwell | Pomfret |
Donald 'Chippie' Hastings | Little Joe Polachuk |
Hans Lobert | Grandstand heckler |
Bing Russell | Undetermined Role |
Harv Tomter | Harv Tomter |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Matthew Rapf | Producer |