When It Was a Game Trailer

When It Was a Game Trailer (1991)

08 July 1991 History, Factual 57 mins

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.

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Cast

Jason Robards

as (voice)

Roy Scheider

as (voice)

Donald Hall

as Self (voice)

Donald Honig

as Self (voice)

Max Patkin

as Self (voice)

Red Barber

as Self (voice)

Don Newcombe

as Self (voice)

Hank Aaron

as (archive footage)

Ted Williams

as (archive footage)

Joe DiMaggio

as (archive footage)

Jackie Robinson

as (archive footage)

Babe Ruth

as (archive footage)

Crew

Ross Greenburg

Ross Greenburg Executive Producer

George Roy

George Roy Producer

Sheila Dehner

Sheila Dehner Production Manager

Charles Marsella

Charles Marsella Online Editor

Alex Trocker

Alex Trocker Online Editor

Dick Maitland

Dick Maitland Sound Effects

Ferdinand Jay Smith

Original Music Composer

International Releases Dates

United States 08 July 1991

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When It Was A Game HBO Television Commercial 1991

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