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A League Of Their Own (1992)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Penny Marshall
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Geena Davis, Jon Lovitz, Lori Petty, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, Tom Hanks
Published ID: 1662
UPC: 043396512290, 043396009110,
Plot: The All-American Girls' Professional Baseball League was founded in 1943, when most of the men of baseball-playing age were far away in Europe and Asia fighting World War II. The league flourished until after World War II, when, with the men's return, the league was consigned to oblivion. Director Penny Marshall and screenwriters Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel re-create the wartime era when women's baseball looked to stand a good chance of sweeping the country. The story begins as a candy-bar tycoon enlists agents to scour the country to find women who could play ball. In the backwoods of Oregon, two sisters -- Dottie (Geena Davis) and Kit (Lori Petty) -- are discovered. Dottie can hit and catch, while Kit can throw a mean fastball. The girls come to Chicago to try out for the team with other prospects that include their soon-to-be-teammates Mae Mordabito (Madonna), Doris Murphy (Rosie O'Donnell), and Marla Hooch (Megan Cavanagh). The team's owner, Walter Harvey (Gary Marshall) needs someone to coach his team and he picks one-time home-run champion Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks), who is now a broken-down alcoholic. After a few weeks of training, as Dugan sobers up, the team begins to show some promise. By the end of the season, the team has improved to the point where they are competing in the World Series (which is no big deal, since there are only four teams in the league). ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
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There is no crying in Baseball!
Added 7/9/2009

What is bad to say about this movie? I love it, the story is awesome. This particular dvd has tons of extras, for those extra seeking viewers.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
sibling rivalry killer
Added 7/7/2009

A great movie to help kids learn the importance of supporting their siblings, especially those involved in competitive activities. And great source for historical fiction.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
a league of their own
Added 5/22/2009

i love this movie. baseball movies are my favorite. However my boyfriend hates Rosie and complained after about her mouth
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A League of Their Own
Added 4/28/2009

I purchased this item for my granddaughter. She is very active in softball. I wanted her to see that women can do the same thing and excel in the sport. She loves the video. My only regret is that I didn't try to get it in DVD form. When our video player goes out we won't be able to view it.
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Geena Davis Makes It A Winning Picture
Added 3/10/2009

As a sports fan, it's fun to see a film of a little different nature, the case here being women's professional baseball - something that actually took place for a short time during World War II.

The best thing going for the film, in my opinion, was a very likable lead character - someone you could really root for - in Geena Davis' character "Dottie Hinson." She made the movie, as far as I was concerned as the rest of the cast - although good - was not particularly likable.

For instance, Tom Hanks plays a profane, drunken manager, and not a lot of laughs except for famous, "There is no crying in baseball" line which has become famous. Then there is the family-friendly Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell. Yikes! Actually, Madonna plays a nice, subdued character and she's okay to watch but, frankly, it's hard for me to warm up to O'Donnell in any role. Just hearing that voice is enough to call 'time out' and stop the game. Many of the men in here are generally pictured as sexist idiots, which is the way left-wing Hollywood likes to portray men.

I wouldn't call it a family film, not with the profanity in here. However, it is an entertaining adult movie that has a lot of charm to it and is recommended, especially if you're a baseball fan.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
There is no crying in Baseball!
Added 7/9/2009

What is bad to say about this movie? I love it, the story is awesome. This particular dvd has tons of extras, for those extra seeking viewers.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
sibling rivalry killer
Added 7/7/2009

A great movie to help kids learn the importance of supporting their siblings, especially those involved in competitive activities. And great source for historical fiction.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
a league of their own
Added 5/22/2009

i love this movie. baseball movies are my favorite. However my boyfriend hates Rosie and complained after about her mouth
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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