| | | An inspirational baseball movie.
Features: DVD, Dolby, English, Spanish, French, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Aging superstar Jack Elliot (Tom Selleck) just isn't hitting them like he used to. In fact, the only pro ball club willing to sign him is the Chunichi Dragons' in Nagoya, Japan. Cultures clash immediately when Jack hits town and proceeds to alienate everyone with his arrogance. But through the friendship of teammate Max 'Hammer' Dubois (Dennis Haysbert, Far From Heaven) and the love of the team's beautiful translator, Jack finds a way to fit in and win in this heartwarming, action-packed comedy from director Fred Schepisi.
"[Love] ...it's a grand slam!" The Movie Network
Editor's Note
In the twilight of his glory days, Jack is no longer hitting them like he used to and finds himself traded to Japan. He manages to alienate everyone on the team including the manager, without improving his batting average. But with the love of a Japanese girl and a newfound respect for Japanese culture, Jack finds a way to win.
Plot Summary
After being bounced out of the majors, Jack Elliot heads to Japan to play pro baseball. He finds a very different game and culture across the Pacific. Elliot strikes up a relationship with his boss' daughter. At first, he tries to bully his teammates and the club owners, but he comes to accept and respect his new home.
| Features | [Love] Theatrical Trailer | | [Love] Production Notes | | [Love] Cast And Filmmakers | | [Love] Deleted Scenes | | [Love] The Perfect Game | | [Love] On The Mound Trivia Game | | [Field] Subtitles: Spanish | | [Field] Widescreen Version (1.85:1) | | [Love] Spotlight On Location | | [Field] Cast And Filmmakers | | [Field] Theatrical Trailer | | [Field] Audio: English, French Dolby Surround | | [Field] Field Of Dreams Scrapbook | | [Field] Feature Commentary with Director Phil Alden Robinson And Director Of Photography John Lindley | | [Field] Production Notes | | [Mr. Baseball] Babe Ruth Sport Featurette: Fancy Curves | | [Mr. Baseball] Audio: English, French Dolby Surround | | [Mr. Baseball] Subtitles: French, Spanish | | [all] Scene Selection | | [Mr. Baseball] Theatrical Trailer | | [Mr. Baseball] Recommendations | | [Mr. Baseball] Widescreen Version (2.35:1) | | [all] Interactive Menus | | [Love] Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1; French Dolby Surround | | [Love] Widescreen Version (2.35:1) | | [Love] Universal Showcase | | [Love] Recommendations | | [Love] DVD-ROM Features |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 8/1/2006 |
| Original Release Date: 1992 | | Catalog ID: 23538 | | UPC: 00025192353826 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...A light and sometimes ruefully funny comedy....[Selleck gives an] enjoyable performance..." 10/02/1992 p.C14USA Today
"...The final face-off satisfies like a cold stadium brew...." 10/02/1992 p.4D Chicago Sun-Times 8 of 10
Schepisi and Selleck also do a nice, quiet job of making the title character convincing. He isn't overwritten or overplayed, and seems like what he is: A player of considerable but not unlimited ability who needs to do some growing up. He grows up, the games get played, the subplots resolve themselves satisfactorily, and although the movie sets no records for brilliance, it works. - Roger Ebert
Boxoffice Magazine 7 of 10
[Love] Like baseball itself, For Love of the Game inspires several types of emotions in its viewers while running its course--sometimes suspenseful...and sometimes able to capture the timelessness of a special part of life. - Francesca Dinglsasan
Movie Magazine International 8 of 10
[Field] The best sports movies are ones that carry simple, but powerful, themes beyond just the action on the field. One of the best in this genre is Field Of Dreams. - Alex Lau
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