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Grand Slam!
...the electricity of opening day ...a kid's awe at his first big-league game ...the close-up presence of heroes, heroes and more heroes. It's all here in GRAND SLAM!, an exciting new and original tribute to baseball and 37 of its greatest living legends. Join them, guest star Billy Crystal and host Dick Schapp, ABC-TV national sports correspondent, as they share insights, opinions and surprising revelations, interwoven with some of the most amazing baseball action footage you'll ever see! Plus a superb soundtrack of original songs composed by award-winner Bill Conti ("Rocky," "The Karate Kid,") with vocals by Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, Little Richard and Ashford & Simpson. It's that rare kind of program that will make you want to see it over and over again!
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Plot Summary
This comedic sports film follows a ragtag group of amateur baseball players who, against all odds, find themselves competing in a major tournament. Facing challenges from seasoned professionals and their own internal squabbles, they must learn to work together to achieve victory.
Critical Reception
Grand Slam! received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its lighthearted humor and underdog spirit, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its entertainment value and comedic performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic and humorous approach to the sport.
Appreciated for its feel-good underdog story.
Some critics noted a lack of originality in its plot progression.
Google audience: Information not available.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 1988, the film's cast, particularly Alain Chabat, Chantal Lauby, and Dominique Farrugia, would go on to achieve significant fame in French comedy throughout the 1990s as part of the troupe "Les Nuls."
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