Eight Men Out

Eight Men Out

Drama • PG • 1988 • 2 hr

7.0

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Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players are ripe for a money-making scheme, one by one the team members agree to throw the World Series. But when the White Sox are defeated, a couple of sports writers smell a fix and a national scandal explodes, ripping the cover off America's favorite pastime.

Starring

John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd, John Mahoney

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Release Date

September 2, 1988

User Reviews

A well-crafted historical drama with strong performances, offering a compelling look at the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Underrated, good film.

Classic baseball flick about Shoeless Joe and the Chicago Black Sox. Deep cast, well written, compelling story.

Christopher Reilly

Very entertaining film about the Black Sox scandal

A terrific baseball movie with great performances from an ensemble cast.

Such a interesting story. Love the visuals, and the cast is great.

Crazy that happened at such a high level. Acquitted and banned. Greed all around (owner, gamblers and players). Deep cast.

Alan.John.Gerstle

More than a baseball film. Recreation of a time (early 20th Cent) place (Chicago) & culture (gangsters & gambling & money).

Great cast runs the bases with aplomb in this dramatic film version of the Black Sox Scandal. It’s a little dry if you’re not a sports fan.

Pretty decent TV movie that feels like it could have been a full release.

Brat pack film. Mostly anecdotal biopic. A little heavy handed

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7.0 – Based on 327 ratings

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Eddie Throws The Game

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Eddie Makes A Shady Deal

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Money-Making Baseball Scheme

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Shoeless Joe Gets Heckled