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For Love of the Game

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For Love of the Game
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PG13,2hrs 17min
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release:
1999
Director:
Sam Raimi
Distributor:
Universal Studios
Starring:
Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly  ...more
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Michael Shaara, For Love of the Game brought Kevin Costner back to the world of baseball after his successes with Bull Durham (1988) and Field of Dreams (1989). Billy Chapel (Kevin Costner) is a star pitcher with the Detroit Tigers, standing on the mound at Yankee Stadium and throwing what is shaping up to be a perfect game with the help of his best friend and catcher, Gus Osinski (John C. Reilly). However, Billy is having a hard time keeping his mind on the game; he's come ... Full Synopsis
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Jay Carr, Boston Globe
After revitalizing baseball movies with "Field of Dreams" and "Bull Durham," he's now three for three with the funny, quirky, rueful, and richly textured For Love of the Game. Full Review
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43
Mixed or Average Reviews
out of 100
Based on 31 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Kevin Costner
Billy Chapel
Kelly Preston
Jane Aubrey
John C. Reilly
Gus Osinski
Jena Malone
Heather Aubrey
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