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Eight Men Out (1988)

"When the cheering stopped, there were... Eight Men Out."

6.9 ā˜…19882h 0mEN
DramaHistory

Directed by John Sayles

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

2h 0m

Language

EN

Release

September 2, 1988

Director

John Sayles

Official Trailer

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Overview

Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players...

Cast

John Cusack

John Cusack

Buck Weaver

Clifton James

Clifton James

Charles Comiskey

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

Arnold Rothstein

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Bill Burns

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Kid Gleason

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

Hap Felsch

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Eddie Cicotte

D. B. Sweeney

D. B. Sweeney

'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

Don Harvey

Don Harvey

Swede Risberg

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

Chick Gandil

Perry Lang

Perry Lang

Fred McMullin

James Read

James Read

Lefty Williams

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Eight Men Out (1988), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players are ripe for a money-making scheme, one by one the team members agree to throw the World Series. But when the White Sox are defeated, a couple of sports writers smell a fix and a national scandal explodes, ripping the cover off America's favorite pastime.

šŸ›‘ Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Eight Men Out. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

šŸ† Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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