True story of Ron LeFlore, a troubled Detroit youth who rose from Michigan prisons to star in Major League Baseball.True story of Ron LeFlore, a troubled Detroit youth who rose from Michigan prisons to star in Major League Baseball.True story of Ron LeFlore, a troubled Detroit youth who rose from Michigan prisons to star in Major League Baseball.
Tony Mockus Sr.
- Board Chairman
- (as Tony Mockus)
Walter Woolf King
- Antoine
- (as Walter King)
James Spinks
- Umpire
- (as Jimmy Spinks)
John McKee
- Ralph Houk
- (as John R. McKee)
Burton Collins
- Eddie Glenn
- (uncredited)
Bill Freehan
- Self
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe "game" that was filmed where Ron LeFlore makes his home debut in Tiger Stadium was filmed before an actual game between the Tigers and the Red Sox, on Saturday, May 20, 1978. Those are fans in the stands, not extras. The centerfield scoreboard has NYY @ TOR, CAL @ MILW, TEX @ SEA, BALT @ CLEV.
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Underrated
The story of Ron LeFlore's rise from inner city small time crook to major league baseball player is wonderfully portrayed. LeVar Burton shows the same character immersion he displayed in other 70's films like 'Dummy' and of course, 'Roots'.
Larry B Scott (LaMarr from Revenge of the Nerds) plays LeFlore's younger brother, Gerald. Madge Sinclair and Paul Benjamin play Leflore's embattled parents.
The film allows it's location to play a major role, from Detroit's inner city to being on the field in Tiger Stadium, It's an excellent use of backdrop to speak for itself.
I can't say enough about the action sequences, once again allowing it's involvement to speak for itself. The sights and sounds of the game are allowed to play out without much distracting dialogue. There are moments you feel you're watching an actual game.
This film is a true 70's classic. Someone mentioned TigerTown in their reviews. Both have elements of atmospheric quality. The major difference is the tone. TigerTown is very Disney. The Ron LeFlore Story is very dramatic. Just a great film!
Larry B Scott (LaMarr from Revenge of the Nerds) plays LeFlore's younger brother, Gerald. Madge Sinclair and Paul Benjamin play Leflore's embattled parents.
The film allows it's location to play a major role, from Detroit's inner city to being on the field in Tiger Stadium, It's an excellent use of backdrop to speak for itself.
I can't say enough about the action sequences, once again allowing it's involvement to speak for itself. The sights and sounds of the game are allowed to play out without much distracting dialogue. There are moments you feel you're watching an actual game.
This film is a true 70's classic. Someone mentioned TigerTown in their reviews. Both have elements of atmospheric quality. The major difference is the tone. TigerTown is very Disney. The Ron LeFlore Story is very dramatic. Just a great film!
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By what name was One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story (1978) officially released in Canada in English?
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