FED-UP BASEBALL PLAYERS FORM THEIR OWN TEAM AND BARNSTORM THE COUNTRY IN 1939.This enjoyable 1976 film by John Badham (Saturday Night Fever) concerns the efforts of a barnstorming baseball team of African American players to work around the dominance of the Negro National League. Set in 1939, the swift, impressive, and entertaining troupe of personality-rich athletes easily make the viewer wistful for this level of spiritedness on a green field. While the story is a bit halting, the script intelligently reflects some of the difficulties and requirements of black players at that time to find success in the game. The excellent cast includes Billy Dee Williams, whose character is based on Satchel Paige, and James Earl Jones, whose part is suggestive of the tragic Josh Gibson, as well as Richard Pryor, Ted Ross, DeWayne Jessie, and Stan Shaw. Produced by Motown’s old film division, the musical score, not surprisingly, is highly memorable. –Tom Keogh
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May 22, 2008
#1
If there is any such thing as a comedy classic, this would be it.
May 22, 2008
#2
The movie is a classic. the service from the seller was excellent. Received the dvd withing a week of the order.
May 22, 2008
#3
The movie I purchased was in excellent condition. I haven’t seen it since it was first released at movie theatres and it was a treat to see it again. The quality was nice, the price was very reasonable, the shipping timeframe was very good and I have no complaints whatsoever!!
May 22, 2008
#4
This fictionalized account of the Negro League baseball of the 1930s just before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier is based on real incidents and persons. It is fast-paced, at times very funny and at times tragic. Racism, politics in the Negro League, and much about the African community at that time combine with a terrific cast to make this movie entertaining and educational. Billy Dee Williams is charismatic as always, James Earl Jones is terrific, we wish we could see more of Richard Pryor, but the whole cast turns in an excellent performance. A rich set of special features is included.
May 22, 2008
#5
This movie brought back soooo many memories.I remember viewing it with my grandmother back in the day. It is a great movie. You will not be disappointed if you purchase it. Richard Pryor is great in the movieall of the actors are great. Highly recommend.