what's a great baseball movie?

[wonderboys]

On the link that was posted there are 52 movies. How many have YOU watched?

I've only seen 16.

Kinda bewildered that no has mentioned The Babe, Summer Catch, and Benchwarmers (more for humor than baseball content), but dumbfounded that someone DID mention The Scout.

Also, how many of you have watched Hustle? I haven't but was surprised that it was only 4.1 stars. Was it that bad?

[Breitontime]

I've seen 31.

[bleudog]

I'll admit I'm a sucker for a baseball movie or book.  Same way with westerns.  I'll stop by pawn shops and thrift stores to look at what they might have.   Hard to go wrong when you're only taking a $2 or $3 chance.  I didn't count, but I probably have copies of over 40 of the movies that were on that person's list of 52. 

Here's another list that was on the same site DieH posted on the football movie thread.  This list is newer.  http://www.sportsinmovies.com/best-movies/baseball.asp

Don't remember if these were on either of the posted lists and wouldn't call either "best", but Sugar and A Player to be Name Later (documentary) are pretty good if you can find them.  Also just watched Calvin Marshall.

[SportsFan23]

What about "The Scout". It 's pretty funny.

[bleudog]

Wednesday, April 18th on Turner Classic Movies.
 
(If you're interested in the movies, be sure to double-check the times, they might be eastern.)


7:30 AM  Elmer The Great (1933) 
A country hick bats his way to baseball stardom.
Dir: Mervyn LeRoy Cast:  Joe E. Brown , Patricia Ellis , Frank McHugh.
BW-72 mins, TV-G, CC,


8:45 AM  Alibi Ike (1935) 
A brash baseball star gets mixed up with gamblers and a pretty young girl.
Dir: Ray Enright Cast:  Joe E. Brown , Olivia de Havilland , Ruth Donnelly.
BW-72 mins, TV-G, CC,


10:00 AM  Pride Of The Yankees, The (1942) 
Baseball legend Lou Gehrig faces a crippling disease at the height of his success.
Dir: Sam Wood Cast:  Gary Cooper , Teresa Wright , Babe Ruth.
BW-128 mins, TV-PG, CC,


12:15 PM  Babe Ruth Story, The (1948) 
A childlike oaf becomes the greatest star in baseball.
Dir: Roy Del Ruth Cast:  William Bendix , Claire Trevor , Charles Bickford.
BW-106 mins, TV-G,


2:15 PM  Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) 
A beautiful woman takes over a turn-of-the-century baseball team.
Dir: Busby Berkeley Cast:  Frank Sinatra , Esther Williams , Gene Kelly.
C-93 mins, TV-G, CC,


4:00 PM  Jackie Robinson Story, The (1950) 
Jackie Robinson plays himself in this true story of the man who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier.
Dir: Alfred E. Green Cast:  Jackie Robinson , Ruby Dee , Minor Watson.
BW-77 mins, TV-PG,


5:30 PM  Angels In The Outfield (1951) 
The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.
Dir: Clarence Brown Cast:  Paul Douglas , Janet Leigh , Keenan Wynn.
BW-99 mins, TV-G, CC,

[DogsWin7]

Why couldn't they have showed these this winter

[True Believer]

Standing here in the Sheridan WM looking at a DVD called WAR EAGLE ARKANSAS.  Anybody heard of it and knows if it's any good?

I have heard of it and I liked it.  Filmed in Arkansas.   Sheridan huh?   Been there a few times myself. 

[SportsFan23]

War Eagle is a pretty good film, but then I like movies about smalltown America.

[Kazimierz]

I know their are many many many "better" baseball movies.... but for my money (and when I want some s'mores) it doesn't get any better than The Sandlot.

[bleudog]

Noticed this DVD at another WM.  Anybody seen it?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1839390/

[bleudog]

I know their are many many many "better" baseball movies.... but for my money (and when I want some s'mores) it doesn't get any better than The Sandlot.

[Uncle Ivan]

I know their are many many many "better" baseball movies.... but for my money (and when I want some s'mores) it doesn't get any better than The Sandlot.

You play ball like a GIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRL

[True Believer]

^^^^    Best baseball movie ever.  Period.

[Kazimierz]

I know their are many many many "better" baseball movies.... but for my money (and when I want some s'mores) it doesn't get any better than The Sandlot.

You play ball like a GIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRL

Smalls: I dunno... it was signed by some girl or something. Baby Ruth.

Everybody else: BABE RUTH!!!!!

[DogsWin7]

http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/23/baseball-cards-expensive-lifestyle-collecting-baseball-cards.html

Better than a movie and the lottery if you have any of these.........

[Breitontime]

A Honus sold a week ago for $1.2 million.

[cuz]

Perfect Game
The Natural
For Love of the Game
Mr. Baseball
Cobb

[bleudog]

http://www.moviefanfare.com:80/movie-polls/whats-the-best-real-life-baseball-biodrama/

[Uncle Ivan]

I know their are many many many "better" baseball movies.... but for my money (and when I want some s'mores) it doesn't get any better than The Sandlot.

You play ball like a GIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRL

Smalls: I dunno... it was signed by some girl or something. Baby Ruth.

Everybody else: BABE RUTH!!!!!

Oh yeah.



She knows exactly what she's doing.

[bleudog]

http://www.sandlotshrink.com/moviebb2.htm

[sixthman]

Its not the best, but I do love The Final Season. It hits home when you consider how many small schools have shut down in Arkansas the last few years.

[AirWarren]

No such a thing.

[DogsWin7]

I watched 42 and it was a pretty good show. 

[bleudog]

Anybody seen this one?

http://www.htcmovie.com/

[DogsWin7]

No.... But it looks good!   I'll have to check it out.

[Lions84]

Bull Durham
Angels in the outfield.

[WPWells]

My girlfriend and I made a definitive list of the best baseball movies:

Fever Pitch
The Rookie
The Natural
The Sandlot
Pride of the Yankees
Bang the Drum Slowly
For Love of the Game
A League of Their Own
Field of Dreams
Trouble With the Curve
42
61*
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings
Bull Durham
Major League
Moneyball
The Bad News Bears
Ken Burns' Baseball and The Tenth Inning
Eight Men Out
Cobb
Sugar
Negro League Ball
Viva Baseball
The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

These 25 movies would fill a major league roster

We are also very excited to see Million Dollar Arm next month. Baseball is our favorite!

[WPWells]

Went and saw Million Dollar Arm today. I was fantastic! I highly recommend it