A Mile in His Shoes (2011): Cast & Plot
A Mile in His Shoes is a 2011 family drama directed by William Dear, starring Luke Schroder as Mickey Tussler, Jesse Hutch and Dean Cain. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- William Dear
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Mile in His Shoes About?
The premise of A Mile in His Shoes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on the novel “The Legend of Mickey Tussler,” the film follows 18‑year‑old Mickey Tussler, a farm‑hand with Asperger’s Syndrome who can hurl apples at extraordinary speed. After a chance meeting with the manager of the semi‑pro River Rats in Clayton, Ohio, he earns a tryout as a pitcher, giving him the chance to prove his talent, step onto the baseball field, and show his father he can pursue a life beyond the family farm and his pig Oscar.
A Mile in His Shoes Cast & Characters
Luke Schroder leads the cast as Mickey Tussler, with Jesse Hutch as George 'Lefty' Rogers and Dean Cain as Arthur 'Murph' Murphy. Directed by William Dear; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Dear
- Luke Schroder as Mickey Tussler
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Jesse Hutch as George 'Lefty' Rogers -
Dean Cain as Arthur 'Murph' Murphy - Chilton Crane as Mrs. Tussler
Also Starring in A Mile in His Shoes
· 8 more- George Canyon Clarence
- Jarod Joseph Pee Wee
- Anna Mae Wills Laney
- Andrew Wheeler Warren Dennison
- Matthew Robert Kelly Chip McNally
- Paul Jarrett Pastor Bob
- Lee Tichon Rocco Hightower
- Jaren Brandt Bartlett Raymond 'Boxcar' Miller
More from William Dear
More films directed by William Dear, best-rated first: Angels in the Outfield, The Perfect Game, Harry and the Hendersons and Mr. Troop Mom.
A Mile in His Shoes Plot Summary
What happens in A Mile in His Shoes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Perhaps the best way to describe this story is through the voice of a devoted Mickey Tussler fan, and the screen adaptation brings that voice to life with Luke Schroder. Set in 1948, the tale traces the early days of the Milwaukee Brewers and the era’s other teams, like the Boston Braves, capturing baseball’s stubborn grit and quiet poetry as the sport wrestles with a changing world. The narrative — drawn from Frank Nappi’s meticulously observed baseball world — uses the diamond as a canvas to explore loyalty, perseverance, and the messy, human side of the game. The film, titled A Mile in His Shoes, translates that novel into a cinematic rhythm that feels both timeless and immediate.
Full summary
The whole story of A Mile in His Shoes, scene by scene
A Mile in His Shoes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Mile in His Shoes.
How Well Do You Know A Mile in His Shoes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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A Mile in His Shoes Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Una Milla En Sus Pies” and “Una Milla En Sus Zapatos”.
- Also known as
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- Una Milla En Sus Pies
- Una Milla En Sus Zapatos
- La leggenda di Mickey Tussler
- Um Time Especial
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A Mile in His Shoes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Mile in His Shoes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Mile in His Shoes?
A Mile in His Shoes runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was A Mile in His Shoes released?
A Mile in His Shoes was released on September 5, 2011.
Who directed A Mile in His Shoes?
A Mile in His Shoes was directed by William Dear.
More films by William Dear Who is in the cast of A Mile in His Shoes?
A Mile in His Shoes stars Luke Schroder as Mickey Tussler, Jesse Hutch as George 'Lefty' Rogers and Dean Cain as Arthur 'Murph' Murphy, among 12 credited actors.
Does A Mile in His Shoes have a post-credit scene?
No. A Mile in His Shoes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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