Mr. Baseball Movie Review 1992

Washed-up American baseball player tries to revive his career by playing in Japan and experiences cultures clashing under the ballpark lights. Semi-charmer swings and misses often enough to warrant return to minors. Film drew controversy during production when Universal was bought by the Japanese Matsushita organization and claims of both Japan- and America-bashing were thrown about.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 109 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Baseball, Japan, Sports Comedies

Screenplay

Gary Ross, Kevin Wade, Monte Merrick

Cast

Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, Toshi Shioya, Dennis Haysbert, Aya Takanashi

Cinematography

Ian Baker

Director

Fred Schepisi

Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Producer

Mark Huffam, Fred Schepisi, Doug Claybourne