1990s Baseball Movie
During World War II many professional baseball players went to fight in the war. This left a void for those who enjoy watching baseball. A wealthy candy manufacturer decides to form an all girls baseball team and make some money. Jon Lovitz is the scout, signing women working on the Midwest farms to play for the Women's League. Tom Hanks is the alcoholic, washed up manager. The team is comprised of well known actresses: Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell and others. The Rockford Peaches are not doing too well and their manager really isn't invested in the team. The league, which is based on the real All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, might be disbanded due to lack of attendance. A reporter and his photographer visit the park to do a story. The photo of a phenomenal catch ends up on the cover. Attendance improves and the Peaches are doing well. As the World Series approaches, the women receive various news, one's husband is killed in battle, one returns with injuries. Will the Peaches win the World Series? This was a well received and popular movie when released. For baseball fans and history lovers, this is a must see.
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