Eight Men Out
“When the cheering stopped, there were... Eight Men Out.”
1988 · 1 h 59 min
John SaylesCast
John Cusack 
Clifton James 
Jace Alexander 
Gordon Clapp 
Don Harvey 
Bill Irwin
Credits
Written by: 
Eliot Asinof
Plot
Members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, underpaid by their owner, conspire to throw the World Series.
Sinekatalog’s take
John Sayles's baseball drama is detailed and earnest, with a large ensemble and period feel.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (24,375 votes)
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