Description |
1 videocassette (96 mon.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. |
System Details |
VHS format. |
Note |
Title from cassette label. |
Cast |
Louis Gossett, Jr., Beverly Todd, Cleavon Little, Ernie Barnes, Clifton Davis, Hal Williams, Taylor Lacher, John Beradino, Jim Davis, Ossie Davis. |
Credits |
Director, Richard A. Colla ; teleplay, Ronald Rubin ; producers, Stanley Rubin and Jimmy Hawkins ; executive producer, Danny Arnold ; director of photography, Hector Figueroa ; editors, Bud S. Isaacs and LaReine Johnston. |
Note |
Based on "Maybe I'll pitch forever" by Satchel Paige as told to David Lipman. |
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Videocassette release of a 1981 television production. |
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Recorded in hi-fi; digitally processed. |
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Not rated. |
Summary |
In an era when the Major League was "whites only," Paige (Gossett) dominated the talent-rich Negro League with his so-called "Trouble ball" and other pitches. When Paige finally gets his chance at the Major League, he is past his prime, but makes the most of it. |
Access |
For private home use only. |
Subject |
Television adaptations.
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Paige, Satchel, 1906-1982 -- Drama.
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Biographical films.
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Sports films.
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Baseball players -- Drama.
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Baseball -- United States -- History -- Drama.
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Added Author |
Gossett, Louis, 1936- Actor.
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Todd, Beverly, 1946- Actor.
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Little, Cleavon, 1939-1992.
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Colla, Richard A.
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Rubin, Ronald.
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Rubin, Stanley, 1917-2014.
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Hawkins, Jimmy.
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Paige, Leroy, 1906-1982
Maybe I'll pitch forever.
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Triseme Corporation.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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ISBN |
0790721937 |
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9780790721934 |
Music No. |
13396 Warner Home Video |
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