The film opens with adult mickey ray liotta, who was once in a baseball movie, a roberto clemente fanatic, taking his teenage kids to pnc park for a pittsburgh pirates game. Two brothers are determined to witness history and will drive across the country in order to do it. Ray liotta producers ryan johnson studio film house mpaa rating pg parental guidance suggested. Clementes career was cut short by his death in a plane crash off the coast of his homeland of puerto rico. The movie structure has the grownup mickey ray liotta telling the story. In november 1960, roberto clemente was more than disappointed after finishing only eighth among national league players in the baseball writers associations most valuable player balloting. Ray liotta rory culkin trevor morgan lauren holly tania raymonde seymour cassel jay karnes nicholas brady blake woodyard m.
On the way, mickey tells them the heartwarming story of how he and his brother roger saw clemente hit his celebrated, hall of famemaking 3,000th hit, a rare milestone. Mickey ray liotta recounts the crosscountry journey of his 15yearold self trevor morgan and his young brother, roger rory culkin, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, to see baseball player roberto clementes 3,000th hit. Jun 12, 2010 trailer for chasing 3000, a family movie about two brothers who travel crosscountry to see their baseball hero roberto clemente make his 3000 hit, starring rory culkin,trevor morgan, ray liotta. Watch chasing 3000 2007 full movie free online streaming tubi. He was awarded the national leagues most valuable player award in 1966. Aug 26, 2010 as related by the middleaged mickey ray liotta to his kids on the way to a pittsburgh pirates game, the 1972 baseball season was a watershed time for him and his younger brother. Roberto clemente the great one mlb legends youtube. Although certainly a baseball movie, and it starts with a wonderful montage of some of roberto clementes moments, its also an affectionate story of pittsburgh.
Clemente played his entire 18year baseball career with the pittsburgh pirates 195572. Clemente would not stand for these prejudices, and was a leader for the younger hispanic black players. Mickey ray liotta recounts the crosscountry journey of his 15yearold self trevor morgan and his young brother, roger rory culkin, who. It is named for hall of fame outfielder roberto clemente. Based on a true story, chasing 3000 is directed by gregory j. Two brothers drive across country to see their hero, roberto clemente, get his 3000th hit. He played right field for the pittsburgh pirates from 1955 through 1972. The film opens with adult mickey ray liotta, who was once in a baseball movie, a roberto clemente fanatic, taking his.
Roberto clemente stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. With ray liotta, rory culkin, trevor morgan, tania raymonde. Roberto clemente walker august 18, 1934december 31, 1972 was a puerto rican baseball player he played 18 seasons in major league baseball mlb. Heartwarming and inspired by a true story, chasing 3000 is set against the backdrop of roberto clementes historic 1972 chase to get his 3000th hit. Roberto clemente, in full roberto clemente walker, born august 18, 1934, carolina, puerto ricodied december 31, 1972, san juan, professional baseball player who was an idol in his native puerto rico and one of the first latin american baseball stars in the united states see also sidebar. Oct 31, 2007 its the story of two teenage brothers one is an athlete, the other has muscular dystrophy who cross the country in 1972 hoping to see pittsburgh pirate roberto clemente s 3,000th hit. He has won an emmy award and been nominated for a golden globe award. See more ideas about ray liotta, actor and celebrities.
Roberto clemente a legend and a pioneer among latin american baseball players. Known for his hitting prowess on offense and his strong, accurate throwing arm on defense, roberto clemente carved out a hall of fame career over his 18 seasons with the pittsburgh pirates, compiling a. Chasing 3000 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. Also, ray has voiced tommy vercetti in the video game grand theft auto. Watch chasing 3000 2010 online for free the roku channel. Hes bitter that his mother lauren holly moved them to california. Released 2010, chasing 3000 stars ray liotta, rory culkin, trevor morgan, lauren holly the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 38 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which put. Roberto clemente wikipedias roberto clemente as translated. But once the film starts rolling you realize that this is really something else. Chasing 3000 is a very good movie starring ray liotta as mickey, a mid50s father of two, who is taking his kids to roberto clemente day at pnc park in pittsburgh. A movie called chasing 3000 was created based on a true story of two kids named mickey played by ray liotta, trevor morgan and blake woodyard and roger played by jay karnes, rory culkin and nicholas brady as they go on an adventure to travel across america to see roberto clementes 3000th hit. The money without liotta was a lot different than the money with liotta, said lanesey. A movie called chasing 3000 was created based on a true story of two kids named mickey played by ray liotta, trevor morgan and blake woodyard and roger played by jay karnes, rory culkin and nicholas brady as they go on an adventure to travel across the united states to see roberto clementes 3000th hit.
He was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame in 1973, becoming the first latin american and caribbean. He was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame in 1973, becoming the first latin american and caribbean player. As the 1972 baseball season draws to a close and star player roberto clemente prepares to knock hit number 3,000 out of the park, two brothers one of whom is afflicted with muscular dystrophy. Chasing 3000 a movie based on a true story of two kids named mickey played by ray liotta, trevor morgan, and blake woodyard and roger played by jay karnes, rory culkin, and nicholas brady as they go on an adventure to travel across the united states to see clementes 3,000th hit. An adult mickey ray liotta recounts to his kids his childhood days with clemente as his and his friends hero. His brother roger rory culkin is deteriorating from muscular dystrophy. Mickey ray liotta recounts the crosscountry journey of his 15yearold self trevor morgan and his young brother, roger rory culkin, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, to see baseball.
Chasing 3000 is a 2010 american independent film chronicling the crosscountry travel of two brothers to see the 3,000th base hit of major league baseball legend roberto clemente. All roberto clemente paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Roberto clemente walker august 18, 1934 december 31, 1972 was a puerto rican major league baseball right fielder. Raymond allen ray liotta born december 18, 1954 is an american actor, best known for his portrayal of henry hill in the crimedrama goodfellas, directed by martin scorsese and his role as shoeless joe jackson in field of dreams. It stars trevor morgan, rory culkin, ray liotta, and lauren holly. Two brothers set out on a road trip to see baseball player roberto clemente make the 3,000th base hit of his career. Rent chasing 3000 2007 starring trevor morgan and rory culkin on dvd and bluray. Rent chasing 3000 2007 starring trevor morgan and rory culkin on dvd and blu ray. Mickey, 16, and a lifelong pirates fan, resents his familys recent move to california, made to accommodate his brother. Determined to see pittsburgh pirates right fielder roberto clemente get his 3,000 th. The brothers at its center make a great team, with the unexpected dimension of the older brother helping his younger brother with muscular dystrophy, through thick and thin. Clemente was a legendary baseball player who spent his entire career with the pittsburgh pirates.
Browse 2,944 roberto clemente stock photos and images available, or search for baseball or roberto clemente pirates to find more great stock photos and pictures. Roberto clemente 2017 topps tier one legends bat relic 200. Today there is an abundance of latinos in major league baseball, but not when roberto clemente took right field for. Rent chasing 3000 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Roberto clemente 2003 donruss champions team colors. Toward the end of the 1972 season, he was on the verge of a milestone, his 3,000 major league hit. As the 1972 baseball season draws to a close and star player. Originally known as the commissioners award, it has been. The presentday scenes bookend the main part of the story, a flashback to 1972 centered around mickey and his younger, sickly brother roger, traveling from california to pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh pirate roberto clemente robs new york mets cleon jones of a hit at new yorks shea stadium, sept. Their mother lauren holly doesnt know where they went, so the cops track down the stolen car as they travel to. This angered roberto, who approached the pirates management about it. Its the story of two teenage brothers one is an athlete, the other has muscular dystrophy who cross the country in 1972 hoping to see pittsburgh pirate roberto clementes 3,000th hit. Even tonya harding got a freaking movie made and roberto clemente, one of the most decent and kind athletes ever had to wait this long. He was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame in 1973, becoming both the first latin american and caribbean. Roberto clemente 2017 topps tier one legends bat relic.
Chasing 3000 tells the story of two brothers who set out in the summer of 1972 to witness roberto clementes 3000th hit, a milestone which few have achieved in the history of the game. Latin americans in major league baseball clemente was originally signed to a professional contract. Chasing 3000 is a sweet tale of brotherhood and baseball. Ezra edelman to direct roberto clemente movie variety. A roberto clemente movie is in development at legendary. Roberto clemente simple english wikipedia, the free. Their mother lauren holly doesnt know where they went, so the cops track down the stolen car as they travel to pittsburgh. Roberto clemente getting his 3000th hit is the background for this film.
Mickey ray liotta recounts the crosscountry journey of his 15yearold self trevor morgan and his young brother, roger rory culkin, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, to see baseball player roberto clemente s 3,000th hit. Nov 20, 2011 chasing 3000 is a 2008 american independent film chronicling the crosscountry travel of two boys to see the 3,000th base hit of major league baseball legend roberto clemente. Choose your favorite roberto clemente paintings from millions of available designs. Clemente became the first player from latin america to make a stamp in americas pastime. Roberto enrique clemente walker spanish pronunciation. Roberto clemente 2003 donruss champions team colors jersey. He was born in carolina, puerto rico, the youngest of seven children. Oscarwinning director ezra edelman is set to direct a movie based on the life of hall of fame outfielder roberto clemente, according to variety. The roberto clemente award is given annually to the major league baseball mlb player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individuals contribution to his team, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. Mickey, 16, and a lifelong pirates fan, resents his familys recent move to california, made to accommodate his brother roger, who suffers from muscular dystrophy. He was the national leagues most valuable player in 1966 and. Roberto clemente was one of greatest players in baseball history. There is also a movie, called chasing 3000 based on a true story of two kids named mickey played by ray liotta, trevor morgan and blake woodyard and roger played by jay karnes, rory culkin and nicholas brady as they go on an adventure to travel across america to see roberto clementes 3000th hit.
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