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Little Big League
Why this pick
Another warm, wish-fulfilling baseball comedy centered on a kid suddenly entering Major League Baseball, with an easygoing family tone and plenty of underdog-team charm.
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MOVIE1993 1h 43m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Henry Rowengartner, an unskilled Little League Baseballr, dreams of playing in the major leagues. Henry breaks his arm catching a fly ball. When the doctor removes his cast, he discovers Henry's tendons have healed "a little too tight", enabling Henry to pitch with incredible force.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Amy Morton
Mary Rowengartner
Eddie Bracken
Bob Carson
Robert Hy Gorman
Clark (as Robert Gorman)
Patrick LaBrecque
George
Daniel Stern
Brickma
Tom Milanovich
Heddo
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Henry Rowengartner
Gary Busey
Chet Steadman