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The Scout
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The Scout

1994-09-30 · 101 min · ★ 5.2

Comedy

When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.

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Directors
Michael Ritchie
Production companies
Santo Domingo Film & Music Video, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America, Mexico
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,694,234

Top Cast

Albert BrooksAlbert BrooksAl Percolo
Brendan FraserBrendan FraserSteve Nebraska
Dianne WiestDianne WiestDoctor H. Aaron
Anne TwomeyAnne TwomeyJennifer
Lane SmithLane SmithRon Wilson
Michael RapaportMichael RapaportTommy Lacy
Barry Shabaka HenleyBarry Shabaka HenleyMcDermott
John CapodiceJohn CapodiceCaruso
Art GarfieldStan
Louis GiovannettiWorld Series Catcher
Stephen DemekYankee Catcher
Ralph DrischellCharlie
Brett RickabyBrett RickabyGeorge's Assistant
Jack RaderJack RaderMr. Lacy
Marcia RoddMarcia RoddMrs. Lacy
Steve EastinSteve EastinClubhouse Manager
Lee WeaverLee WeaverBen
John LaMottaJohn LaMottaElevator Guard
Luis CortésMexican Desk Clerk
Chuck WatersChuck WatersPhotographer

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