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Big Leaguer is a 1953 American sports drama film starring Edward G. Robinson and was the first film directed by Robert Aldrich. Although this story is fiction, Robinson's character in it, Hans Lobert , was an actual baseball player who played for five Major League Baseball teams and managed the Philadelphia Phillies .
A film directed by Robert Aldrich about a training camp for the New York Giants in Florida, where hopeful players compete for a minor league contract. The film features Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, and Jeff Richards, and includes archive footage of baseball legends.
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- Drama, Family, Sport
- Robert Aldrich
- 1953-08-19
Big Leaguer is a 1953 baseball film directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Edward G. Robinson and Vera-Ellen. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers and other crew members on IMDb.
The Big Leaguer does show some examples of the directorial bravado to be seen in such later Aldrich classic as Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and The Dirty Dozen (1967). Those with a keen eye can also spot some great sports legends making cameo appearances in the film such as All-Star pitcher Carl Hubbell, Dodgers general manager Al Campanis and the NFL's Bob Trocolor.
- Robert Aldrich, Carl Roup, Sid Sidman
- Edward G. Robinson
The Big Leaguer. Young players try out for the founder (Edward G. Robinson) of the New York Giants Florida training camp. Rent The Big Leaguer on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it ...
- Robert Aldrich
- Drama
- Edward G. Robinson
An entry in the “Baseball Propaganda” sub-genre, Big Leaguer is a syrupy sweet love letter to baseball, with lots of handsome young jocks vying for a chance in the big league. Eddie G is, as always, wonderful, even if it is hard to imagine him ever being a professional athlete.
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Aug 8, 2019 · 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!
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