The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Herbert KlineDirector
- John BrightScreenplay
- Nathan ScottOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George BrentMike Jackson
- Lynn BariKatherine Jackson
- Russ TamblynJohnny Barrows
- Tommy CookDan Hudson
- Ann DoranEmily Novak
- Louis Jean HeydtCarl Novak
- K. Elmo LoweDave Joyce
- John BeradinoMac
- Bill VeeckSelf
- Lou BoudreauSelf
- Tris SpeakerSelf
- Hank GreenbergSelf