The trick: he shows up at every game and whenever he gets up to bat, the kid closes his eyes and squeezes his hands really tight together in some sort of possessed prayer to the Baseball God. Was this review helpful? First it was about the slumping Tigers and this was in 1983. Known For The Emmy nominations are in! Watching as an Adult, Tiger Town does have its limitations as a movie, but also has several powerful moments which a Child would not notice or appreciate. "Tiger Town" is 75 minutes of unpretentious, lovingly rendered magic.
Remarkably, such is their allegiance to their team that, even though the Tigers are in last place midway through the season and 16 games behind the first place Baltimore Orioles, both of them remain steadfast fans. And with each victory Alex becomes more and more convinced in the power of of his belief. I loved Tiger Stadium. With Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick. I just watched it the other day and I think any kid would love this film.
Not only that, but with each game that Alex attends both Billy Young and the Tigers continue their improbable rise through the standings. Actress Not only that, but Alex idolizes the right-fielder "Billy Young" (Roy Scheider) in spite of the fact that he is having a terrible season and will be retiring after it is all over. IF OUR MEMORY serves us well, this came out about the same time as did Barry Levinson's THE NATURAL. Slightly above average. Directed by Tim McCanlies. The movie ends with Alex now able to start his own life. With John Reinke, Kelci Saffery, John Finlay, Rick Kirkham. If only he truly believes it. What and …
That is the overall message of the movie. Was this review helpful? Alex needs to believe in Billy but more importantly, the struggle for him to believe in himself is the overall climax of the movie. I never knew this film existed until I was looking for 80's Detroit Tiger games on ebay and saw this old VHS. With Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Henry Garrett, Paola Nuñez. Needless to say, this completely devastates Alex who subsequently turns to the only things that he has left to fill this terrible void-the Detroit Tigers and his idol Billy Young. When ever I think of my father (passed in 1997) I think of this movie. It had everything I thought was important at the time: baseball, faith, and humor. A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas. TV Shows . Community. This movie is great - a must-see for Tiger fans - all 5 of us! Alex is bullied at school, looked down upon and ridiculed by many in the movie. Coming attractions for you 2020's Most Anticipated Movies. It is the same song that is playing when Billy Young runs toward home plate to score the winning run. Katie Delozier is an actress, known for Tiger Town (1983). This film begins with a man named "Buddy" (Ron McLarty) and his young son "Alex" (Justin Henry) watching a baseball game at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Was this review helpful? But then one day, without warning, tragedy strikes as Buddy dies.
The ending cries a moment similar from the movie 400 Blows where Alex is left alone (in the end) at the empty ball park. If you have kids who are into baseball or into sports in general then you should buy a used VHS copy of Tiger Town on ebay. Was this review helpful?
This movie now reminds me of what it used to be like to watch a game at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. Unable to find employment, unwanted to a degree, he can only shelter his Son from the large crowds and the rawness that Detroit was and still is.
Finding out his Father died by finding a room full of strangers in his house.
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1 out of 1 found this helpful. At this same time, Billy Young (Roy Scheider) is reaching the end of his career as a player for the Tigers, and is desperate to go out with a pennant. of "Jaws" fame, plays an aging all-star for the Detroit Tigers, who are seriously slumping.