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Make byFabrizio Nucci
When It Was a Game

When It Was a Game

1991

N/R

Categories:

  • Documentary
  • History

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.

George Roy

Producer, Editor

Steven Stern

Producer

David Harmon

Producer

Steven Stern

Writer

Cast:

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  • Peter Kessler

    Peter Kessler

    Narrator (voice)
  • James Earl Jones

    James Earl Jones

    (voice)
  • Jason Robards

    Jason Robards

    (voice)
  • Roy Scheider

    Roy Scheider

    (voice)
  • Donald Hall

    Donald Hall

    Self (voice)
  • Enos Slaughter

    Enos Slaughter

    Self (voice)