"The coach is waiting for his next beer. The pitcher is waiting for her first bra. The team is waiting for a miracle. Consider the possibilities."

1976

1h 42m

6.9(310 votes)

Family

Comedy

Overview

An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.

Where to Watch

Rent

Links & Resources

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Production Companies

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

32 members

Acting

Walter Matthau

Coach Morris Buttermaker

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Tatum O'Neal

Amanda Whurlitzer

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Vic Morrow

Roy Turner

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Joyce Van Patten

Cleveland

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Ben Piazza

Councilman Whitewood

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Jackie Earle Haley

Kelly Leak

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Alfred Lutter

Ogilvie

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Chris Barnes

Tanner Boyle

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Erin Blunt

Ahmad Abdul Rahim

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Gary Lee Cavagnaro

Endelberg

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Jaime Escobedo

Jose Agilar

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Writing

Scott Firestone

Regi Tower

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George Gonzales

Miguel Agilar

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Brett Marx

Jimmy Feldman

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David Pollock

Rudi Stein

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Quinn Smith

Timmy Lupus

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David Stambaugh

Toby Whitewood

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Brandon Cruz

Joey Turner

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Timothy Blake

Mrs. Lupus

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Bill Sorrells

Mr. Tower

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Shari Summers

Mrs. Turner

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Joe Brooks

Umpire

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George Wyner

White Sox Manager

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David Lazarus

Yankee

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Charles Matthau

Athletic

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Maurice Marks

Announcer (voice)

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Don Ames

Spectator at Ball Game (uncredited)

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Shirley Anthony

Spectator at Ball Game (uncredited)

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Howard Culver

Newscaster (uncredited)

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Running Deer

Spectator at Ball Game (uncredited)

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Lesley Evans

Ballet Teacher (uncredited)

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Bob Harks

Spectator at Ball Game (uncredited)

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