The Rookie [Blu-Ray/DVD]

The Rookie [Blu-Ray/DVD]

Director: John Lee Hancock Cast: Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
, Rachel Griffiths
Rachel Griffiths
, Jay Hernandez
Jay Hernandez
, Brian Cox
Brian Cox
John Lee Hancock
The Rookie [Blu-Ray/DVD]

The Rookie [Blu-Ray/DVD]

Director: John Lee Hancock Cast: Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
, Rachel Griffiths
Rachel Griffiths
, Jay Hernandez
Jay Hernandez
, Brian Cox
Brian Cox
John Lee Hancock

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Overview

The true story of a middle-aged baseball rookie comes to the screen from Finding Forrester (2000) screenwriter Mike Rich and the studio behind the previous year's equally inspirational sports drama Remember the Titans (2001). Twelve years ago, the pro baseball aspirations of Texas pitcher Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) were derailed by a severe shoulder injury. Jim became a high school science teacher and baseball coach, married his sweetheart, Lorri (Rachel Griffiths), and settled down to raise a family. After corrective surgery repairs, despite the longstanding damage to his shoulder, Jim discovers that he can pitch a ball even faster than he could before. When his team delivers a lackluster on-field performance in a losing game, coach and players agree to a wager: If they'll make it to the district championships, he'll try out for a major league ball club. When his team makes it to the championship and wins for the first time in the school's history, Jim is forced to live up to his end of the bargain. Nearly laughed off the field, he confounds the pro scouts by tossing successive fastballs that clock at nearly 100 miles per hour. It seems that Jim is about to live his dream of joining a major league team in middle age, when most players are planning their retirement. The Rookie (2002) co-stars Brian Cox, Beth Grant, and Jay Hernandez.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/29/2011
UPC: 0786936813838
Original Release: 2002
Rating: G
Source: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: A
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:08:00

Special Features

Audio commentary with director John Lee Hancock and actor Dennis Quaid; Spring training: baseball tips from the pros; "The Inspirational Story of Jim Morris"; Deleted scenes with director introductions

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Dennis Quaid Jim Morris
Rachel Griffiths Lorri Morris
Jay Hernandez Joaquin `Wack' Campos
Brian Cox Jim Sr.
Beth Grant Jimmy's Mother
Angus T. Jones Hunter
Rick Gonzalez Rudy Bonilla,David
Chad Lindberg Joe David West
Angelo Spizzirri Joel De La Garza
Royce D. Applegate Henry
Russell Richardson Brooks
Raynor Scheine Frank
David Blackwell Cal
Blue Deckert Baseball Scout Dave Patterson
Daniel Kamin Durham Manager Mac,Mac
Robert Logan Steve Dearborn
Matt Williams Owl Player No. 1,Orlando Umpire No. 1
Miguel Salas Owl Player No. 2
Eddie Alvarado Owl Player No. 3,Wack's Sister
Brandon Garner Owl Player No. 4
Ernest Vidaure Owl Player No. 5
Canuto Rey Guerrero Owl Player No. 6
Rebecca Spicher Jessica
Raymond Rivera Janitor
Marco Sanchez Sanchez
Cynthia Dorn Esther
Cory Shane Harris Cory Jones
Seth Spiker Tryout Catcher
Beau Holden Orlando Heckler
Brandon Smith Orlando Manager
Chris Sheffield Snow Covered Catcher
Cameron Banfield Jimmy's Brother
Barbie Burke Female Student
Kyle Scott Jackson Baseball Scout,High School Umpire No. 2
Bert Beatson Player With Headphones
Tony Moore Kenny Justin
Brian Shoop Durham PR Director
Mark Ciardi Tim Stewart
Matt Targac Player Behind Backstop
Tiger King Durham Catcher
Willie Dirden Locker Room Attendant
Chuck Morgan Texas Rangers P.A. Announcer,Young Jim
Eric Nadel Texas Rangers Radio Announcer
Richard Dillard Devil Rays Manager
James Fletcher Devil Rays Pitching Coach
John Wayne Shafer Reporter No. 1
Charles Sanders Reporter No. 2
Randall Wallace Texas Oilman
Quincy Wickson Little League Umpire
Keith Mears High School Umpire No. 1
Jim Morris Orlando Umpire No. 2
Gavin Forbis Orlando Catcher
J.D. Evermore Relief Pitcher No. 1
Robert Ellis Relief Pitcher No. 2
Julio Cedillo Relief Pitcher No. 3
Fred Osuna Major League Umpire No. 1
Mark Baletka Major League Umpire No. 2
Thomas Newman Composer
Carter Burwell Composer

Technical Credits
John Lee Hancock Director
Mike Rich Screenwriter
Mark Ciardi Producer
Gordon Gray Producer
Mark Johnson Producer
Ronna Kress Casting
Randy E. Moore Special Effects
Philip Steuer Executive Producer
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