Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way

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Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way
Genre
Written byPhilip Rosenberg
Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson
Starring
Music byJohn Wellsman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Bernard F. Conners
  • Thomas F. Leahy
Producer Norman Twain
Cinematography Mark Irwin
Editor Ronald Sanders
Production companies
Original release
Network Showtime
ReleaseOctober 17, 1997 (1997-10-17)

Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way is a 1997 American biographical drama television film chronicling Joe Torre's first year as manager of the New York Yankees when they won the 1996 World Series. It was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, written by Philip Rosenberg, and stars Paul Sorvino as Torre. Robert Loggia, Barbara Williams, Isaiah Washington, and Kenneth Welsh also star. The film aired on October 17, 1997, on Showtime. [1]

Contents

Plot

During the 1996 Major League Baseball season, Joe Torre, manager of the New York Yankees, not only needs to concentrate on his team, but also the needs of his brother Frank, who is in need of a heart transplant, facing the same condition that already took the life of their other brother.

Cast

Production

Filming took place in Toronto and New York City. [2]

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References

  1. TV Guide October 16 - 22 1997.
  2. Evans, Greg (October 17, 1997). "Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way". Variety . Retrieved March 18, 2024.

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