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When It Was a Game (1991)

Released Jul 8, 1991 · G · Documentary, History · 57m

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Overview

As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to the 1938 World Series and through the careers of legends such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, the film thoroughly explores the history of baseball in America.

Ross Greenburg

Executive Producer

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Top billed cast

Peter Kessler

Narrator (voice)

James Earl Jones

(voice)

Jason Robards

(voice)

Roy Scheider

(voice)

Donald Hall

Self (voice)

Enos Slaughter

Self (voice)

Elden Auker

Self (voice)

Billy Herman

Self (voice)

Tommy Henrich

Self (voice)

Burgess Whitehead

Self (voice)

Billy Werber

Self (voice)

Robert W. Creamer

Self (voice)

Duke Snyder

Self (voice)

Donald Honig

Self (voice)

Max Patkin

Self (voice)

Whitey Kurowski

Self (voice)

Keywords

sports

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