Family drama

Tiger Town (1983): Cast & Plot

Name: Tiger Town
Genre: Family, Drama
Released: 1983-10-09
Duration: 1 h 16 min
Cast: Sparky Anderson, Roy Scheider, Justin Henry, Ron McLarty, Mary Wilson

Tiger Town is a 1983 family drama directed by Alan Shapiro, starring Sparky Anderson as Tiger Manager, Roy Scheider and Justin Henry. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Released: October 9, 1983
Runtime: 1h 16m (76 min)
Director: Alan Shapiro
Genres: Family , Drama
Original language: English
Studio: Walt Disney Television
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Tiger Town About?

The premise of Tiger Town without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Facing his final season with the Detroit Tigers, outfielder Billy Young watches his chance to reach the World Series fade. A young fan’s relentless enthusiasm reignites Billy’s belief in himself. Filled with big‑league thrills and all‑star excitement, the film reminds us that courage, belief, and timeless power of hope can turn anyone into a winner.

Tiger Town Themes & Keywords

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first of its kind
slimehouse
detroit tigers
bicycle
11 year old boy
nightshirt
strike out
homerun
baseball game
pitcher
baseball movie
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Cast & crew

Tiger Town Cast & Characters

Sparky Anderson leads the cast as Tiger Manager, with Roy Scheider as Billy Young and Justin Henry as Alex. Directed by Alan Shapiro; 21 actors are credited in all.

Director Alan Shapiro

Sparky Anderson as Tiger Manager
Roy Scheider as Billy Young
Justin Henry as Alex
Ron McLarty as Buddy

Also Starring in Tiger Town

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Mary Wilson Themselves
Ernie Harwell Radio Announcer
Bethany Carpenter Mother
Leon Smith Druggist
Whit Vernon Mr. Cullen
Von Washington Souvenir Vendor
Lindsay Barr Peanut Vendor
Dave Bokas Crusty Man
Chris Bremer Loud Kid
Katie Delozier Little Girl
Jack Fish Stadium Guard
Noah Moazezi Eddie
Gerald L. Monford Lunch Room Kid
Ralph Valatka Hot Dog Vendor
Larry B. Williams Bus Driver
Al Ackerman Sportscaster

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Ray Lane Radio Announcer

From the director

More from Alan Shapiro

More films directed by Alan Shapiro, best-rated first: Flipper, The Crush and The Christmas Star.

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Plot

Tiger Town Plot Summary

What happens in Tiger Town from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Alex [Justin Henry] and his father [Ron McLarty], a devoted Detroit Tigers fan, stand by the team through thick and thin, bound by a shared love of baseball that helps them weather hard times. Alex’s favorite player is the aging star Billy Young [Roy Scheider], a veteran who is having a sub-par season and is approaching the end of his career. Young’s waning spark becomes the beacon of hope that keeps Alex clinging to a single, bright wish: to see Young play in the World Series before retirement.

Full summary

The whole story of Tiger Town, scene by scene

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