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Out on blu-ray 7 October. A Disney movie, light hearted and based on a true story. Staring Jon Hamm [Mad Men]. Typical Disney sports formula.
Not a big money maker. As of September 1, 2014, the film has grossed a total of $36.9 million. I liked it anyway and know
nothing about the real people involved. Maybe that helps.
"American sports agent J.B. Bernstein and his partner Ash are struggling to acquire new talent. They learn of an Asian businessman, Chang, looking to invest in Asian-based athletes. In a moment of inspiration while watching Britain's Got Talent and a cricket match, Bernstein comes up with an idea to tap into the Indian cricket market, through a contest called Million Dollar Arm, which will identify the best Cricket bowlers and bring them to the US for a chance to get a major League baseball contract. They pitch the idea to Chang, who buys it and gives them a year to deliver results.
Bernstein goes on a weeks long trip throughout India, during which he finds two young suitable candidates, and brings them back for training in the US, along with a prospective Indian coach. The young players struggle to learn the game, and initially fail at impressing Major League Baseball scouts during a try-out. Bernstein's tenant and love interest, Brenda, convinces him that he owes the athletes another chance. He manages to arrange another try-out in which they pitch much better and are offered a contract by the Pittsburgh Pirates."
Not a big money maker. As of September 1, 2014, the film has grossed a total of $36.9 million. I liked it anyway and know
nothing about the real people involved. Maybe that helps.
"American sports agent J.B. Bernstein and his partner Ash are struggling to acquire new talent. They learn of an Asian businessman, Chang, looking to invest in Asian-based athletes. In a moment of inspiration while watching Britain's Got Talent and a cricket match, Bernstein comes up with an idea to tap into the Indian cricket market, through a contest called Million Dollar Arm, which will identify the best Cricket bowlers and bring them to the US for a chance to get a major League baseball contract. They pitch the idea to Chang, who buys it and gives them a year to deliver results.
Bernstein goes on a weeks long trip throughout India, during which he finds two young suitable candidates, and brings them back for training in the US, along with a prospective Indian coach. The young players struggle to learn the game, and initially fail at impressing Major League Baseball scouts during a try-out. Bernstein's tenant and love interest, Brenda, convinces him that he owes the athletes another chance. He manages to arrange another try-out in which they pitch much better and are offered a contract by the Pittsburgh Pirates."