Pastime Movie Review

A bittersweet baseball elegy set in the minor leagues in 1957. A boyish 41-year-old pitcher can't face his impending retirement and pals around with the team's pariah, a 17-year-old black rookie. Splendidly written and acted, it's a melancholy treat whether you're a fan of the game or not, and safe for family attendance. Shot at Chicago's Comiskey Park (now leveled). Note major league cameos. AKA: One Cup of Coffee.

1991 (PG) 94m/C William Russ, Scott Plank, Glenn Plummer, Noble Willingham, Jeffrey Tambor, Deirdre O'Connell, Ricky Paull Goldin; Cameos: Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, Duke Snider, Bob Feller, Bill Mazeroski, Don Newcombe; D: Robin B. Armstrong; W: Robin B. Armstrong; C: Tom Richmond. Sundance Film Festival ‘91: Audience Award. VHS, LV