Big Leaguer 1953 DVD - Edward G. Robinson / Vera-Ellen

John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants, where he evaluates 18- to 22-year-old hopefuls each year to select the best candidates for a minor league contract. Each player arrives with dreams and talent, but a rigorous elimination process narrows the group to just a lucky few who will receive the coveted $150-a-month contract. This year, John's niece arrives from the home office in New York and finds herself drawn to the tall, quiet Adam. Cast: - Edward G. Robinson as John B. 'Hans' Lobert - Vera-Ellen as Christy - Jeff Richards as Adam Polachuk - Richard Jaeckel as Bobby Bronson - William Campbell as Julie Davis - Carl Hubbell as Himself - Paul Langton as Brian McLennan - Lalo Rios as Chuy Aguilar - Bill Crandall as Tippy Mitchell - Frank Ferguson as Wally Mitchell - John McKee as Dale Alexander - Mario Siletti as Mr. Polachuk - Al Campanis as Himself - Bob Trocolor as Himself - Tony Ravis as Himself - Robert Calwell as Pomfret - Donald 'Chippie' Hastings as Little Joe Polachuk - Bing Russell - Harv Tomter as Himself (uncredited) Runtime: 71 minutes.