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Plot

When has-been baseball player Jack Elliot (Tom Selleck) is signed by a Japanese team, he is initially reluctant to take the game seriously. Elliot is very successful, though, as he teaches the team about American chutzpah, and they remind him of the value of respect. He must fight his way out from under a slump to show that he deserves the title.
MPAA Rating:
for sensuality and language.
Genre(s):
Comedy
Run Time:
109min.
Theatrical Release Date:
10/02/1992
DVD Release Date:
05/15/2001
Distributor(s):
Buena Vista, Universal
Director(s):
Fred Schepisi
Starring:
Tom Selleck , Ken Takakura , Ava Takanashi , Dennis Haysbert , Toshi Shioya
Themes:
Culture Clash,Fish Out of Water,Baseball Players
Tone:
Goofy,Heartwarming,Humorous,Light,Sweet
Keywords:
American [nationality],Japan,baseball,fish-out-of-water,underdog
Country of Origin:
USA (10-02-1992)
Language:
English