Mr. Baseball (1992)

Mr. Baseball  (1992)

Genre(s): Baseball, Japan, Sports Comedies

Cast: Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, Toshi Shioya, Dennis Haysbert, Aya Takanashi; DIRECTED BY: Fred Schepisi; PRODUCER: Mark Huffam, Fred Schepisi, Doug Claybourne;

Review: Washed-up American baseball player tries to revive his career by playing in Japan and experiences cultures clashing under the ballpark lights. Semi-charmer swings and misses often enough to warrant return to minors. Film drew controversy during production when Universal was bought by the Japanese Matsushita organization and claims of both Japan- and America-bashing were thrown about.