One of the best sports movies ever made.

Rating: Null/10 (31 August 2003)

One of the best sports movies ever made. Although it didn't follow the book exactly, and the screenplay adds other people to the storyline, it was a masterful movie. It is one of those movies that athletes should watch (along with Rocky), before the big competition, to get "pumped up." Redford had played baseball in college (freshman year) but hadn't picked up a bat in 20 years. He copied the style of Ted Williams, and even used Williams number in the movie. He DID look like a player form the era. A movie that everyone (not just sports fans) should see. Really makes you LOVE THE STORY that sports can give you.