Mr. Baseball
"He's the biggest thing to hit Japan since Godzilla!"
Originally released in 1992. Mr. Baseball is a comedy film. directed by Fred Schepisi.
Starring Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, and Aya Takanashi
Synopsis
Jack Elliot, a one-time MVP for the New York Yankees is now on the down side of his baseball career. With a falling batting average, does he have one good year left and can the manager of the Chunichi Dragons, a Japanese Central baseball league find it in him?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (139 votes)
Box Office
$20M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Tom Selleck
as Jack Elliot
Ken Takakura
as Uchiyama
Aya Takanashi
as Hiroko Uchiyama
Dennis Haysbert
as Max 'Hammer' Dubois
Toshi Shioya
as Yoji Nishimura
Kosuke Toyohara
as Toshi Yamashita
Toshizo Fujiwara
as Ryoh Mukai
Mak Takano
as Shinji Igarashi
Kenji Morinaga
as Hiroshi Kurosawa
Joh Nishimura
as Tomohiko Ohmie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $20,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Baseball about?
Jack Elliot, a one-time MVP for the New York Yankees is now on the down side of his baseball career. With a falling batting average, does he have one good year left and can the manager of the Chuni...
Who directed Mr. Baseball?
Mr. Baseball was directed by Fred Schepisi.
How long is Mr. Baseball?
Mr. Baseball has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Mr. Baseball released?
Mr. Baseball was released on October 1, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Baseball?
The main cast of Mr. Baseball includes Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, Aya Takanashi, Dennis Haysbert, Toshi Shioya.
Is Mr. Baseball worth watching?
Mr. Baseball has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 139 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.