Peter Kessler
Narrator (voice)
Movie
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
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James Earl Jones
(voice)
Jason Robards
(voice)
Roy Scheider
(voice)
No photo Donald Hall
Self (voice)
No photo Enos Slaughter
Self (voice)
No photo Elden Auker
Self (voice)
No photo Billy Herman
Self (voice)
No photo Tommy Henrich
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No photo Burgess Whitehead
Self (voice)
No photo Billy Werber
Self (voice)
No photo Robert W. Creamer
Self (voice)
No photo Duke Snyder
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No photo Donald Honig
Self (voice)
No photo Max Patkin
Self (voice)
No photo Whitey Kurowski
Self (voice)
No photo Ray Robinson
Self (voice)
No photo Red Barber
Self (voice)
No photo Clay Bryant
Self (voice)
No photo Don Newcombe
Self (voice)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is When It Was a Game available to watch online?
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What year was When It Was a Game released?
When It Was a Game was released in 1991.
How long is When It Was a Game?
When It Was a Game has a runtime of 57m.
What genre is When It Was a Game?
When It Was a Game is classified as Documentary, History.
What is the age rating for When It Was a Game?
When It Was a Game is rated G.