The Perfect Game


1h 53m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Living amidst the gritty poverty of 1957 Monterrey, Mexico, a rag-tag group of boys from the wrong side of the tracks discovers the joy of sandlot baseball under the guidance of Cesar, an aspiring Major League Coach thwarted by discrimination. Armed with the dream of playing a real Little League game, the young players defy a total lack of resources, disapproving parents, and widespread prejudice to score their first Little League victory and find themselves at the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Relying on their faith, a warm-hearted priest and their love of the game, the nine players and their coach embark on an incredible, record-breaking winning streak that leads them across the border to America, and all the way to the 1957 Little League World Series where a miracle will cement their place in history and change their lives forever.

Film Details

Also Known As
El juego perfecto, Perfect Game, Third Miracle, The, juego perfecto
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Family
Period
Sports
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
INDUSTRY WORKS/INDUSTRYWORKS ENTERTAINMENT/SLOWHAND RELEASING
Location
Texas, USA; Monterrey, Mexico; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

Synopsis

Living amidst the gritty poverty of 1957 Monterrey, Mexico, a rag-tag group of boys from the wrong side of the tracks discovers the joy of sandlot baseball under the guidance of Cesar, an aspiring Major League Coach thwarted by discrimination. Armed with the dream of playing a real Little League game, the young players defy a total lack of resources, disapproving parents, and widespread prejudice to score their first Little League victory and find themselves at the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Relying on their faith, a warm-hearted priest and their love of the game, the nine players and their coach embark on an incredible, record-breaking winning streak that leads them across the border to America, and all the way to the 1957 Little League World Series where a miracle will cement their place in history and change their lives forever.

Film Details

Also Known As
El juego perfecto, Perfect Game, Third Miracle, The, juego perfecto
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Family
Period
Sports
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
INDUSTRY WORKS/INDUSTRYWORKS ENTERTAINMENT/SLOWHAND RELEASING
Location
Texas, USA; Monterrey, Mexico; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Spring April 16, 2010

Released in United States on Video August 2, 2011

Lone Runner Entertainment optioned the life rights of central people from the 1957 Little League World Series team.

Director William Dear left the project then returned.

Released in United States Spring April 16, 2010

Portions of this project were shot late Fall of 2006.

Released in United States on Video August 2, 2011