When It Was a Game (1991)
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As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to the 1938 World Series and through the careers of legends such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, the film thoroughly explores the history of baseball in America.
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Peter KesslerNarrator (voice)
James Earl Jones(voice)
Jason Robards(voice)
Roy Scheider(voice)Donald HallSelf (voice)Enos SlaughterSelf (voice)Elden AukerSelf (voice)Billy HermanSelf (voice)Tommy HenrichSelf (voice)Burgess WhiteheadSelf (voice)Billy WerberSelf (voice)Robert W. CreamerSelf (voice)Movie DNA
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What is When It Was a Game about?
As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to the 1938 World Series and through the careers of legends such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, the film thoroughly explores the history of baseball in America.
How long is When It Was a Game?
When It Was a Game has a runtime of 57 minutes.