poster

1986

NR (04/13/1986) (US)

Drama, Family, TV Movie

1h 45m

60

User Score

The inspiring story of a true American hero.

Overview

Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.

1986

60

User Score

NR (04/13/1986) (US)

Drama, Family, TV Movie

1h 45m

The inspiring story of a true American hero.

Overview

Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.

Cast

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

Nelson Gary Sr.

Fionnula Flanagan

Fionnula Flanagan

Antoniette Wyshner

Dennis Weaver

Dennis Weaver

Mr. Wyshner

Huckleberry Fox

Huckleberry Fox

Nelson Gary Jr.

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

Whitey Wyshner

Steve Rees

Steve Rees

Young Pete Grey

David Haid

David Haid

Henderson

Peter Hobbs

Peter Hobbs

McGregor

Art LaFleur

Art LaFleur

John Stewart

Macon McCalman

Macon McCalman

Dr. Wilson