For Love of the Game (1999)
The film For Love of the Game (1999), directed by Sam Raimi and written by Dana Stevens, is based on Michael Shaara’s novel of the same name. The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to play a final series against the New York Yankees in New York City. Despite their 63-97 record, which eliminates them from any chance at the playoffs, they take pride in facing the Yankees who are vying for the American League East title. In his Manhattan hotel suite, 40-year-old pitcher Billy Chapel waits for his girlfriend Jane Aubrey, but she never arrives. Billy has grown close with Jane’s teenage daughter Heather who is a single mother. The next day, Tigers’ owner Gary Wheeler informs Billy that he has been traded to the San Francisco Giants due to the team being sold by new owners.
Billy is a renowned and skilled pitcher, but his current season has resulted in multiple losses. With his career coming to a close and still recovering from a hand injury, Wheeler suggests that it may be time for Billy to retire instead of joining another team. As he prepares for his final game at Yankee Stadium, thoughts of Jane flood Billy’s mind as he remembers their first encounter five years ago. Throughout the game, these memories surface alongside glimpses of Jane watching on TV at the airport. Despite the distractions, Billy remains focused on dominating the Yankees’ batters and constantly talks to himself about how to pitch each one. During breaks in play, Billy ruminates about how he pushed Jane away after a career-threatening injury last off-season.
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Cast:  Kevin CostnerBilly Chapel  Kelly PrestonJane Aubrey  John C. ReillyGus Sinski  Jena MaloneHeather Aubrey  Brian CoxGary Wheeler  J.K. SimmonsFrank Perry |
The film For Love of the Game (1999), directed by Sam Raimi and written by Dana Stevens, is based on Michael Shaara’s novel of the same name. The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to play a final series against the New York Yankees in New York City. Despite their 63-97 record, which eliminates them from any chance at the playoffs, they take pride in facing the Yankees who are vying for the American League East title. In his Manhattan hotel suite, 40-year-old pitcher Billy Chapel waits for his girlfriend Jane Aubrey, but she never arrives. Billy has grown close with Jane’s teenage daughter Heather who is a single mother. The next day, Tigers’ owner Gary Wheeler informs Billy that he has been traded to the San Francisco Giants due to the team being sold by new owners.
Billy is a renowned and skilled pitcher, but his current season has resulted in multiple losses. With his career coming to a close and still recovering from a hand injury, Wheeler suggests that it may be time for Billy to retire instead of joining another team. As he prepares for his final game at Yankee Stadium, thoughts of Jane flood Billy’s mind as he remembers their first encounter five years ago. Throughout the game, these memories surface alongside glimpses of Jane watching on TV at the airport. Despite the distractions, Billy remains focused on dominating the Yankees’ batters and constantly talks to himself about how to pitch each one. During breaks in play, Billy ruminates about how he pushed Jane away after a career-threatening injury last off-season.
