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Rookie of the Year (1993) -- When an accident miraculously gives a boy an incredibly powerful pitching arm, he becomes a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
Rookie of the Year (1993) -- When an accident miraculously gives a boy an incredibly powerful pitching arm, he becomes a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.

Overview

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Director:
Daniel Stern
Writer (WGA):
Sam Harper (written by)
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Release Date:
7 July 1993 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sport more
Tagline:
The Chicago Cubs needed a miracle... They got Henry Rowengartner.
Plot:
When an accident miraculously gives a boy an incredibly powerful pitching arm, he becomes a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
A fun, warm film for the whole family. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Thomas Ian Nicholas ... Henry Rowengartner

Gary Busey ... Chet 'Rocket' Steadman

Albert Hall ... Sal Martinella
Amy Morton ... Mary Rowengartner

Dan Hedaya ... Larry Fisher / Fish

Bruce Altman ... Jack Bradfield
Eddie Bracken ... Bob Carson
Robert Hy Gorman ... Clark (as Robert Gorman)
Patrick LaBrecque ... George
Daniel Stern ... Phil Brickma
Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine ... Becky
Kristie Davis ... Tiffany
Tyler Ann Carroll ... Edith
Tom Milanovich ... Heddo
Ross Lehman ... Dr. Kersten
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for some mild language.
Runtime:
103 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Oak Park, Illinois, USA more

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Trivia:
When Henry first goes to Wrigley Field as a pitcher, he goes to the players entrance. When he knocks on the door to be let in, an old man pokes his head through a hole in the door. At first he doesn't let Henry in, then Henry reveals who he is, and the old man says, "Well that's a horse of a different color," which is the same thing that was said in The Wizard of Oz (1939) when Dorothy and the gang get to Oz. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The movie begins with the first game of the season. When a ball is hit into the outfield, a player runs to the wall in center field, which shows the signature ivy. The ivy is not in full bloom until much later in the season. more
Quotes:
Chet Steadman: Do me a favor, Henry. Don't take this game too seriously.
Henry Rowengartner: Why not?
Chet Steadman: Because one day it'll all be over. Your gift will be gone.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofs The Wizard of Oz (1939) more

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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
A fun, warm film for the whole family., 17 March 1999
9/10
Author: Venturin from East Coast USA

I really enjoy the film Rookie of the Year. I even bought the tape, and I pop it in once a month or so when I need a pick-me-up. It's funny and warm and rewarding as well. I really like the character of Mary, the mother of the boy with the 'rocket fire' arm. A single mother, she worries that her son has no one to look up to, but we learn things about her that gives the finale an extra shot of warmth. Daniel Stern did a very nice job of directing, and he got good performances all around. Gary Busey is great, and the way he and the other ball players come around to liking the kid is fun. I also like the pacing of the movie, there's always a 'moment' just around the corner. The film is full of fun moments, and when I start the tape I have to watch through to the end. Have kids? Have they seen this film? Give it a try, good clean fun family entertainment.

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