THE PERFECT GAME

Year: 2009
USA: IndustryWorks
Cast: Clifton Collins Jr, Cheech Marin, Emilie de Ravin, Louis Gossett Jr, Bruce McGill, Patricia Manterola, Moises Arias, Jake T Austin, Jansen Panettiere, Alfredo Rodriguez, Ryan Ochoa, Gabriel Morales, Carlos Padilla, Mario Quinonez Jr, Anthony Quinonez, Carlos Gómez, John Cothran, William May, David Koechner, Frances Fisher
Director: William Dear
Country: USA
USA: 118 mins
USA Rated: PG for some thematic elements
USA Release Date: 16 April 2010 (Limited Release)


Synopsis

1957 Monterrey, Mexico

With the help of an aspiring coach, Cesar (Clifton Collins Jr) nine youngsters train for a real Little League game and defying a lack of resources, disapproving parents and widespread prejudice succeed to clinch their first victory in the US and start them on the road on a once-on-a-lifetime journey.

Along with the support of a warm hearted priest, Padre Estaban (Cheech Marin) the team manages to secure an incredible, historical, winning streak that takes them all the way to the 1957 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, ultimately changing the boys' lives forever.

Based on the true story of the 1957 Monterey Industrials Little League team, written by W William Winokur, THE PERFECT GAME stars Clifton Collins Jr, Cheech Marin, Emilie de Ravin with Lou Gossett Jnr and Bruce McGill and Mexican star Patricia Manterola. Among the talented young stars are Moises Arias, Jake T Austin, Jansen Panettiere and Alfredo Rodriguez.