The Natural
– An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take ..
An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league in this magical sports fantasy. With the aid of a bat cut from a lightning struck tree, Hobbs lives the fame he should have had earlier when, as a rising pitcher, he is inexplicably shot by a young woman.
11 May 1984
English
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Barry Levinson
Bernard Malamud (novel), Roger Towne (screenplay), Phil Dusenberry (screenplay)
Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger
An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league in this magical sports fantasy. With the aid of a bat cut from a lightning struck tree, Hobbs lives the fame he should have had earlier when, as a rising pitcher, he is inexplicably shot by a young woman.
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations.
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