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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal Studios
EAN: 9780783266299
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0783266294
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
MPN: MCAD21773D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 29, 2002
Running Time: 110 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: 1976
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
FED-UP BASEBALL PLAYERS FORM THEIR OWN TEAM AND BARNSTORM THE COUNTRY IN 1939.
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This enjoyable 1976 film by John Badham (Saturday Night Fever) concerns the efforts of a barnstorming baseball team of African American players to work around the dominance of the Negro National League. Set in 1939, the swift, impressive, and entertaining troupe of personality-rich athletes easily make the viewer wistful for this level of spiritedness on a green field. While the story is a bit halting, the script intelligently reflects some of the difficulties and requirements of black players at that time to find success in the game. The excellent cast includes Billy Dee Williams, whose character is based on Satchel Paige, and James Earl Jones, whose part is suggestive of the tragic Josh Gibson, as well as Richard Pryor, Ted Ross, DeWayne Jessie, and Stan Shaw. Produced by Motown's old film division, the musical score, not surprisingly, is highly memorable. --Tom Keogh
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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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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 ... Read More
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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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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 ... Read More
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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 ... Read More
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