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Hardball Movie Review Summary

Actors: Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane

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A down-on-his luck gambler is heavily in debt to two different people. Looking for money, he decides to coach an inner-city baseball team. As soon as he gets the debt paid off he decides to quit, but then realizes that these kids need him and stays, and together they try to make it to the championship.
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Plot & Themes

Time/era of movie:    -   1980's-1999 Kind of sports story:    -   baseball Sports story?    -   Yes

Main Character

Identity:    -   Male Profession/status:    -   gambler Age:    -   20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality    -   White American

Setting

United States    -   Yes The US:    -   Northeast City?    -   Yes City:    -   dangerous    -   Chicago Misc setting    -   bar

Writing Style

Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment Any profanity?    -   A lot of foul language If this is a kid's movie...    -   Ages 10-15

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