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The Scout

PG-1319941h 41mMichael Ritchie
IMDb 5.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 33%

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"He was praying for a miracle. What he got was Steve Nebraska."

When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.

Comedy
SportsBaseballPitcherFather FigureMentally Ill

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What is The Scout (1994) about?

When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.

Who stars in The Scout?

The Scout stars Albert Brooks (Al Percolo), Brendan Fraser (Steve Nebraska), Dianne Wiest (Doctor H. Aaron), Anne Twomey (Jennifer), Lane Smith (Ron Wilson). The film was directed by Michael Ritchie.

How long is The Scout?

The Scout has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Scout worth watching?

The Scout holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 33. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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