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American Pastime (2007)
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Gary Cole
, Aaron Yoo, John Gries, and Judy Ongg star in an inspirational small town drama exploring the lingering effects of World War II on Japanese-American citizens struggling to overcome lingering hostilities and be accepted in country they now call home. The Nomuras are a typical American family who just happen to be of Japanese heritage. When World War II breaks out and the Nomuras are ushered into the Topaz internment camp, teenage son Lyle (Yoo) becomes the target of harassment to camp guard and frustrated minor league catcher Billy Burrell. Lyle is a star pitcher who had been accepted into college on a baseball scholarship, but was subsequently forced to abandon his dreams when his family was interned. Billy's daughter is a musical instructor at the camp, and when she and Lyle strike up a tenuous romance, tensions quickly come to a head between the two families. Hoping that the two families will be able to find a common ground due to their mutual love of baseball, Lyle's father proposes a goodwill game between Burrell's team and the internees. As the two teams take to the diamond for a game organized to unite them all, the small town's tolerance will be put to the ultimate test in a match that reveals the true spirit of American culture. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Cast
Gary Cole
Billy Burrell
Seth Sakai
Nori
Judy Ongg
Emi Nomura
Susanna Thompson
Shirley Burrell
Jon Gries
Tully
Sarah Drew
Katie Burrell
Leonardo Nam
Lane Nomura
Aaron Yoo
Lyle Nomura
Masatoshi Nakamura
Kaz Nomura
Production Crew
Cate Praggastis
Casting
Vickie Thomas
Casting
Yoko Narahashi
Casting
Matthew Williams
Cinematographer
Joseph Conlan
Composer (Music Score)
Lawane Cole Boltz
Costume Designer
Desmond Nakano
Director
Mark Yoshikawa
Editor
Arata Matsushima
Executive Producer
David Skinner
Executive Producer
Alan Brewer
Music Producer
Tom Saviano
Music Producer
Alan Brewer
Musical Direction/Supervision
Tom Saviano
Musical Performer
Barry Rosenbush
Producer
Terry Spazek
Producer
Tom Gorai
Producer
Chris DeMuri
Production Designer
Desmond Nakano
Screen Story
Desmond Nakano
Screenwriter
Tony Kayden
Screenwriter
Tom Saviano
Songwriter
Year: 2007
Runtime: 105
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature
Genre
Drama
Produced by
Rosy Bushes
ShadowCatcher Entertainment
T&C Pictures
Warner Home Video
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