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When It Was a Game 2

Original title: When It Was a Game II
  • TV Movie
  • 1992
  • Unrated
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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When It Was a Game 2 (1992)
DocumentaryHistorySport

Film consists solely of 8mm and 16mm film taken by players and fans from 1925 to 1961. All but approximately 6 minutes of the film is in color. Also includes literary passages, remembrances ... Read allFilm consists solely of 8mm and 16mm film taken by players and fans from 1925 to 1961. All but approximately 6 minutes of the film is in color. Also includes literary passages, remembrances from players, writers and broadcasters, and archived baseball related music.Film consists solely of 8mm and 16mm film taken by players and fans from 1925 to 1961. All but approximately 6 minutes of the film is in color. Also includes literary passages, remembrances from players, writers and broadcasters, and archived baseball related music.

  • Writer
    • Steven Stern
  • Stars
    • Peter Kessler
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Joe Mantegna
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    200
    YOUR RATING
    • Writer
      • Steven Stern
    • Stars
      • Peter Kessler
      • Ellen Burstyn
      • Joe Mantegna
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast38

    Peter Kessler
    • Self - Narrator
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Self - Passage Narrator
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Roy Scheider
    Roy Scheider
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Hank Aaron
    Hank Aaron
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Mel Allen
    Mel Allen
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    Elden Auker
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Red Barber
    Red Barber
    • Self
    • (voice)
    John Beradino
    John Beradino
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    Heywood Hale Broun
    Heywood Hale Broun
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Harry Caray
    Harry Caray
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Robert W. Creamer
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Frank Crosetti
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Joe DiMaggio
    Joe DiMaggio
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Jimmy Dudley
    • Self
    • (voice)
    • Writer
      • Steven Stern
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    • Quotes
      • Narrator: In a 29 year span from 1936 to 1964, the Yankees won 22 American League Titles, and 16 World Championships. They were without a doubt the most successful and recognizable team in all of sport.
    • Connections
      Followed by When It Was a Game 3 (2000)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 13, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Black Canyon Productions
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 58m
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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