When It Was a Game (1991)
As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to the 1938 World Series and through the careers of legends such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, the film thoroughly explores the history of baseball in America.
Top Cast
Peter Kessler
Narrator (voice)
James Earl Jones
(voice)
Jason Robards
(voice)
Roy Scheider
(voice)
Donald Hall
Self (voice)
Enos Slaughter
Self (voice)
Elden Auker
Self (voice)
Billy Herman
Self (voice)
Tommy Henrich
Self (voice)
Burgess Whitehead
Self (voice)
Billy Werber
Self (voice)
Robert W. Creamer
Self (voice)
Duke Snyder
Self (voice)
Donald Honig
Self (voice)
Max Patkin
Self (voice)
Whitey Kurowski
Self (voice)
FAQ about When It Was a Game
What is When It Was a Game about?
As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to…
When was When It Was a Game released?
When It Was a Game was released in 1991.
What genres does When It Was a Game belong to?
When It Was a Game is categorised as Documentary, History.
Who stars in When It Was a Game?
The cast of When It Was a Game includes Peter Kessler, James Earl Jones, Jason Robards, Roy Scheider, Donald Hall.