Bingo Long
Added 7/22/2009
The movie I purchased was in excellent condition. I haven't seen it since it was first released at movie theatres and it was a treat to see it again. The quality was nice, the price was very reasonable, the shipping timeframe was very good and I have no complaints whatsoever!!
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Witty, funny, and an important piece of African American history
Added 6/12/2009
This fictionalized account of the Negro League baseball of the 1930s just before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier is based on real incidents and persons. It is fast-paced, at times very funny and at times tragic. Racism, politics in the Negro League, and much about the African community at that time combine with a terrific cast to make this movie entertaining and educational. Billy Dee Williams is charismatic as always, James Earl Jones is terrific, we wish we could see more of Richard Pryor, but the whole cast turns in an excellent performance. A rich set of special features is included.
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Memories, Memories
Added 5/10/2009
This movie brought back soooo many memories.I remember viewing it with my grandmother back in the day. It is a great movie. You will not be disappointed if you purchase it. Richard Pryor is great in the movieall of the actors are great. Highly recommend.
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Invite Pitch
Added 2/19/2008
This is a funny, well acted look at the Negro Leagues and barnstorming before the integration of Major League Baseball. Many of the details in the movie are based on historical facts. There really was a woman owner in the Negro Leagues, for example. More to the point, the movie correctly illustrates some of the greed and corruption within the league, as well as some of the issues the players faced. It also captures the experience of a barnstorming club and the often clownish antics players sometimes had to engage in to attract attention. It also is a pretty funny movie starring Billy Dee Williams as a Satchel Paige-esque pitcher who's supremely self-confident, so much so that he throws his world famous "Invite Pitch" to hitters without players manning the field. James Earl Jones is a treat as Leo Carter, a hard-hitting, no nonsense catcher. Look for Richard Pryor in a smaller, but funny role as Charile Snow, who's convinced he can break into the Majors by pretending to be Cuban as Carlos Nevada. This is a great movie no baseball fan should miss.
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Soul of the Game, Lite
Added 11/28/2007
Bingo Long is a fun movie, describing a bitter period in American History, and American Baseball History.
The story is based on the true story of Jackie Robinson, Sachel Paige, and Josh Gibson. Bingo Long is based on Sachel Paige, and Esquire Joe is loosely based on Jackie Robinson. The movie is fun, and it delves into the relationships of the black players and the Negro League owners. They only touch gently on the racial issues, and focus more on the greed of the Negro League owners. Billy Dee Willims (Sachel Paige) and James Earl Jones (Josh Gibson) are real and fun. But at the end of the day, they are both bitter about being excluded from the "White Only" major leagues.
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Bingo Long
Added 7/22/2009
The movie I purchased was in excellent condition. I haven't seen it since it was first released at movie theatres and it was a treat to see it again. The quality was nice, the price was very reasonable, the shipping timeframe was very good and I have no complaints whatsoever!!
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Witty, funny, and an important piece of African American history
Added 6/12/2009
This fictionalized account of the Negro League baseball of the 1930s just before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier is based on real incidents and persons. It is fast-paced, at times very funny and at times tragic. Racism, politics in the Negro League, and much about the African community at that time combine with a terrific cast to make this movie entertaining and educational. Billy Dee Williams is charismatic as always, James Earl Jones is terrific, we wish we could see more of Richard Pryor, but the whole cast turns in an excellent performance. A rich set of special features is included.
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Memories, Memories
Added 5/10/2009
This movie brought back soooo many memories.I remember viewing it with my grandmother back in the day. It is a great movie. You will not be disappointed if you purchase it. Richard Pryor is great in the movieall of the actors are great. Highly recommend.
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