Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story (2002)
Learn the true story of Chicago Cubs right fielder and baseball legend Sammy Sosa in this animated biography that traces the athlete's inspiring ascent from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to one of the sport's best-known sluggers. The film details the strong work ethic that helped propel Sosa to the big leagues, and follows his famed 1998 duel with rival Mark McGwire for the single-season home-run record.
Director: Ron Myrick
Genre: Animation, History
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Cast
- Tony Alcantar - Luis Sosa (voice)
- Michael Benyaer - Sammy Sosa(voice)
- Philip Maurice Hayes - Mark McGwire / Politician (voice)
- Saffron Henderson - Raquel Sosa / Magalise Sosa (voice)
- Paul Dobson - Omar Minaya / Domingo / Chicago Cubs' Assistant / Bill Clinton(voice)
- Michael Dobson - St. Louis Cardinals' Announcer (voice)
- Aaron Joseph - Luis Sosa as a Child (voice)
- David Kaye - Male Reporter / Chicago Cubs' Play-by-Play Announcer / Second Reporter (voice)
- Richard Newman - Chicago White Sox's Manager / Award Host (voice)
- Scott McNeil - Play-by-play Announcer / Texas Rangers' Catcher (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Bob Luna, Larry Seymour
Production: Ruby-Spears Productions, SSA Productions, Lil' Vision, Urban Vision
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ron Myrick
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story about?
- Learn the true story of Chicago Cubs right fielder and baseball legend Sammy Sosa in this animated biography that traces the athlete's inspiring ascent from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to one of the sport's best-known sluggers. The film details the strong work ethic that helped propel Sosa to the big leagues, and follows his famed 1998 duel with rival Mark McGwire for the single-season home-run record.
- Who directed Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story?
- Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story was directed by Ron Myrick.
- Who stars in Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story?
- Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story stars Tony Alcantar, Michael Benyaer, Philip Maurice Hayes, Saffron Henderson, Paul Dobson, Michael Dobson.
- How long is Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story?
- Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story?
- Slammin' Sammy: The Sammy Sosa Story is a Animation, History film.