Eight Men Out (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Eight Men Out is a 1988 historical drama directed by John Sayles, starring John Cusack and Clifton James. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $5.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- John Sayles
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eight Men Out About?
The premise of Eight Men Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1919 World Series, the Chicago White Sox were approached by gamblers who offered them a substantial sum to throw the games against the Cincinnati Reds. This temptation sparked a crisis of conscience within the team, pitting their integrity and reputation against the lure of a financial reward. As the scandal unfolds, the events threaten to destroy the sport of baseball and tarnish the legacy of the players involved in the "Black Sox Scandal."
Eight Men Out Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- baseball
- chicago illinois
- match fixing
- baseball movie
- world series
- based on true story
- black sox scandal
- chicago white sox
- scandal
- gambler
- 1910s
- based on book
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- independent film
- three word title
- baseball sport
- trial
- cincinnati ohio
- train
- judge
- regret
- social commentary
- ensemble cast
- reference to black sox scandal
- shoeless joe jackson character
- reference to shoeless joe jackson
- newspaper reporter
- crooked gambling
- flyswatter
- newspaper
- boy
- year 1919
- newspaper headline
- scene during end credits
- sepia scene
- electronic music score
- 1920s
- gambling
- journalism
- reporter
Eight Men Out Cast
John Cusack leads the cast, with Clifton James. Directed by John Sayles.
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Director John Sayles
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Eight Men Out Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Eight Men Out 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 69% User score
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Eight Men Out Plot Summary
What happens in Eight Men Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the 1919 season comes to a thrilling conclusion, the Chicago White Sox bask in the glory of their American League pennant victory, featuring an impressive lineup of exceptional talent. However, the team’s owner, Charles Comiskey, proves to be a miser, neglecting to reward his players for their remarkable achievements. Amidst this environment of discontent, gamblers “Sleepy Bill” Burns and Billy Maharg set their sights on the team’s star pitcher, Eddie Cicotte, who had been poised to achieve an extraordinary 29-7 win-loss record along with a remarkable earned run average of 1.82.
Full summary
The whole story of Eight Men Out, scene by scene
Eight Men Out Box Office
Eight Men Out grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.7M
- US & Canada
- $5.7M
Eight Men Out Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.
- Clip Shoeless Joe Gets Heckled
- Clip Money-Making Baseball Scheme
- Clip Eddie Makes A Shady Deal
- Clip Eddie Throws The Game
How Well Do You Know Eight Men Out?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who were the Chicago White Sox facing in the World Series?
Cars in Eight Men Out
4 cars on screen, including the 1918 Chevrolet 490 and the 1917 Ford Model T.
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1920 Franklin Model 9-B Background role
Eight Men Out Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Восьмеро на виліт” and “Spisek ośmiu”.
- Also known as
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- Восьмеро на виліт
- Spisek ośmiu
- Acht Mann und ein Skandal
- Otto uomini fuori
- Ocho hombres
- Οκτώ παίκτες έξω
- הימור מכור
- Вісімка вибуває з гри
- Les Coulisses de l'exploit
- Kiállítva
- Восемь выходят из игры
- Osm mužů z kola ven
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- 八面威风
- 여덟명의 제명된 남자들
- Fora da Jogada
- Ośmiu z zespołu
- Korruptionens mænd
- エイトメン・アウト
- Els vuit eliminats
- De svek Amerika
- แปดคนปรากฏกาย
- Namještaljka
- O Escândalo de Black Sox
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Eight Men Out FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Eight Men Out, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eight Men Out?
Eight Men Out runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Eight Men Out released?
Eight Men Out was released on September 2, 1988.
Who directed Eight Men Out?
Eight Men Out was directed by John Sayles.
More films by John Sayles Who is in the cast of Eight Men Out?
Eight Men Out stars John Cusack and Clifton James.
How much did Eight Men Out make at the box office?
Eight Men Out grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
How is Eight Men Out rated?
Eight Men Out has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Eight Men Out have a post-credit scene?
No. Eight Men Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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