Eight Men Out
"When the cheering stopped, there were... Eight Men Out."
Originally released in 1988. Eight Men Out is a drama/history film. directed by John Sayles. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Cusack, Clifton James, and Michael Lerner
Synopsis
Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players are ripe for a money-making scheme, one by one the team members agree to throw the World Series. But when the White Sox are defeated, a couple of sports writers smell a fix and a national scandal explodes, ripping the cover off America's favorite pastime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (258 votes)
Budget
$6.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.7M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Cusack
as Buck Weaver
Clifton James
as Charles Comiskey
Michael Lerner
as Arnold Rothstein
Christopher Lloyd
as Bill Burns
John Mahoney
as Kid Gleason
Charlie Sheen
as Hap Felsch
David Strathairn
as Eddie Cicotte
D. B. Sweeney
as 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
Don Harvey
as Swede Risberg
Michael Rooker
as Chick Gandil
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,100,000
- Revenue
- $5,700,000
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
- Sanford/Pillsbury Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eight Men Out about?
Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players an...
Who directed Eight Men Out?
Eight Men Out was directed by John Sayles.
How long is Eight Men Out?
Eight Men Out has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Eight Men Out released?
Eight Men Out was released on September 2, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eight Men Out?
The main cast of Eight Men Out includes John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd, John Mahoney.
Is Eight Men Out worth watching?
Eight Men Out has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 258 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.