Big Leaguer (1953): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1953 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1953, Big Leaguer is a drama film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 71 minutes. “Packed with thrills, laughs, heart-throbs, excitement. All the way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.
Who’s in it. Big Leaguer stars Edward G. Robinson as John B 'Hans' Lobert, Vera-Ellen as Christy, Jeff Richards as Adam Polachuk and Richard Jaeckel as Bobby Bronson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Big Leaguer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Leaguer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Leaguer tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Big Leaguer (1953)?
- In USA, Big Leaguer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Leaguer worth watching?
- Big Leaguer holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Leaguer?
- Big Leaguer stars Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, Jeff Richards, Richard Jaeckel and William Campbell.
- When was Big Leaguer released?
- Big Leaguer was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.