Many of these films are also available in DVD format.
A League of Their Own
(1992) Based on the real-life Woman's Baseball League of the 1940's, this is a funny and heart-warming story of a little-know part of Americana. Starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Rosie O'Donnel, and Madonna. DVD Version
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The Babe
(1992) A poignant, if often unflattering look at the life of Babe Ruth. John Goodman turns in a good performance of the Sultan of Swat. Also starring Kelly McGillis. |
Cobb
(1994) Another stark look at a baseball legend, Ty Cobb. Cobb was notorious on and off the field, and Tommy Lee Jones plays this ascerbic character to the hilt. Also starring Robert Wuhl. |
Eight Men Out
(1988) The story of the infamous Chicago "Black Sox", accused of cheating in the 1919 World Series. Well acted drama. Starring John Cusack, Clifton James. |
Field of Dreams
(1989) A very popular, feel-good film. An Iowa farmer builds a ball field in the middle of his corn field, and they come to play. Oh boy, do they come to play. Starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan. DVD Version
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Hoosiers
(1986) Feel good basketball in Indiana. Voted by USA Today readers as their favorite sports film of all time, this low-budget sleeper is a highly worthwhile movie. Starring Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey. DVD Version
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Major League
(1989) Major silliness in this spoof of a woe-begotten Cleveland Indians and their fight for a winning season. Silly, but lots of fun. Starring Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen. |
The Natural
(1984) Perhaps one of the best nostalgic baseball films made, the fictional story of the icon of all sports; the natural player. Interesting plot line. Starring Robert Redford, Robert Duvall. DVD Version
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North Dallas Forty
(1979) A gritty look into the world of pro football. Pretty decent acting. Starring Nick Nolte, Mac Davis.
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Rocky
(1976) Yo! Adrian! This is the original and certainly the best of this far too long series of flicks. The quentessential underdog flick. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire.
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Slap Shot
(1977) A down-on-its-luck minor league hockey team and its struggle for respectability. Often moving, with some of the most hilarious scenes of any sports movie made. Starring Paul Newman, Strother Martin.
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