The Natural (1984)
An unknown comes seemingly out of nowhere to become a legendary baseball player with almost divine talent.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Roy Hobbs -
Max Mercy -
Iris Gaines -
Memo Paris -
Pop Fisher -
Harriet Bird -
The Judge -
Red Blow -
The Whammer -
Sam Simpson -
Ed Hobbs -
Young Roy -
Young Iris
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Ted Hobbs -
Bump Bailey
Full cast
Director:
Barry LevinsonWriters:
Bernard Malamud (novel), Roger Towne (screenplay), Phil Dusenberry (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Among images in a montage of Roy's growing fame, we see copies of Life Magazine being printed with Roy's picture on the cover. The magazine is dated August 14, 1939. The actual issue of Life Magazine published that day had a photo of baby, child actress Sandra Lee Henville.
Quotes
Roy Hobbs:
Red, it took me sixteen years to get here. You play me, and I'll give ya the best I got.
Red Blow:
I believe ya.
Goofs
When Roy splinters "Wonderboy", we clearly see from the shot behind home plate that the swing didn't break the bat. But as he walks back to the batter's box, the bat is in two.
Alternate Versions
Director's cut runs approx. 5 minutes longer.
Soundtracks
The End Title(uncredited)
Composed and Conducted by Randy Newman
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
11 May 1984Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
All-High Stadium - 50 Mercer Avenue, Buffalo, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$28,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$5,088,381 13 May 1984
Gross USA:
$47,951,979
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$47,951,979
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