War on the Diamond
"The Deadly Pitch That Launched a Rivalry"
Released 5 years ago in 2021. War on the Diamond is a documentary film. directed by Andrew Billman.
Starring Chris Leabu, Jonah van Bemmelen, and Daniel Salmons
Synopsis
The Indians and Yankees, both in a tight race with the White Sox, met at the Polo Grounds on August 16th, 1920. In the fifth inning, Carl Mays threw one of his "submarine" pitches that hit Ray Chapman in the head. Chapman collapsed at the plate. He was rushed to the hospital and died the next day, the only Major League Baseball player ever to be killed in a game. Grief tore through Cleveland and the pivotal moment led to an explosion on and off the field. The Indians, sparked by the addition of young shortstop Joe Sewell, recovered in time to win their first World Series Title. What resulted was a rivalry that would last 100 years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bronson Park Films
- Come Aboard Productions
- SMA Creative
Frequently Asked Questions
What is War on the Diamond about?
The Indians and Yankees, both in a tight race with the White Sox, met at the Polo Grounds on August 16th, 1920. In the fifth inning, Carl Mays threw one of his "submarine" pitches that hit Ray Chap...
Who directed War on the Diamond?
War on the Diamond was directed by Andrew Billman.
How long is War on the Diamond?
War on the Diamond has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was War on the Diamond released?
War on the Diamond was released on September 23, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in War on the Diamond?
The main cast of War on the Diamond includes Chris Leabu, Jonah van Bemmelen, Daniel Salmons, Megan Brautigam, Jim Abbott.