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The Rookie

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Last broadcast on Sun, 15 Nov 2009, 11:30 on BBC Two (England, Northern Ireland, Wales only) (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Touching drama based on the true life story of a coach who dropped out of minor league baseball because of an injury, aged 23, and coached high school baseball during the twelve years since.

His team's surprise success means he must honour a promise to try out as a pitcher for a professional team, with inspiring results.

Credits

Jimmy Morris
Dennis Quaid
Lorri Morris
Rachel Griffiths
Joaquin 'Wack' Campos
Jay Hernandez
Olline
Beth Grant
Hunter Morris
Angus Jones
Jim Morris Sr
Brian Cox
Rudy Bonilla
Rick Gonzalez
Joe Davis West
Chad Lindberg
Joel De La Garza
Deborah Offner
Henry
Royce Applegate
Brooks
Russell Richardson
Frank
Reiner Schone
Director
John Hancock
Producer
Mark Ciardi
Producer
Gordon Gray
Writer
Mike Rich

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Duration

120 minutes

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