Eight Men Out

When the cheering stopped, there were... Eight Men Out.

19882h 0m6.8(292 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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…

Eight Men Out (1988) is a drama and history film directed by John Sayles. It stars John Cusack, Clifton James, and Michael Lerner. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 292 votes.

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Director

John Sayles

Cast

John Cusack

Buck Weaver

Clifton James

Charles Comiskey

Michael Lerner

Arnold Rothstein

Christopher Lloyd

Bill Burns

John Mahoney

Kid Gleason

Charlie Sheen

Hap Felsch

David Strathairn

Eddie Cicotte

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Who stars in Eight Men Out?

Eight Men Out stars John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, and Christopher Lloyd, and was directed by John Sayles.

How long is Eight Men Out?

Eight Men Out has a runtime of 2 hours.

When did Eight Men Out come out?

Eight Men Out was released in 1988.

What genre is Eight Men Out?

Eight Men Out is a drama and history film.

Is Eight Men Out worth watching?

Eight Men Out holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.