DVD Release Date: April 15, 2008 Rating: PG For Language, Thematic Elements and Some Teen Smoking Cast: Sean Astin, Powers Boothe, Rachael Leigh Cook, James Gammon, Dayton Callie, Marshall Bell, Larry Miller, Danielle Savre, Brett Claywell, Angela Paton, Lucinda Jenney, Tom Arnold, Michael Angarano Producers: Michael Wasserman, Tony Wilson, Steven Schott Director: David Mickey Evans Screenplay By: Art D'Alessandro, James Grayford Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
From the Director of "The Sandlot" comes the true story of an underdog coach and the team that must defend their legacy against insurmountable odds.
In the small town of Norway, Iowa, the high school baseball team, led by legendary Coach Jim Van Scoyoc (Powers Boothe, TV's "Deadwood"), has won 19 State Championships. But the small town heroes are delt a series of unexpected blows that threaten to rob them of their 20th championship win. When talk of a school merger gets serious and Coach Scoyoc is fired, then replaced by his 24-year-old assistant, Kent Stock (Sean Astin, "Rudy" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy), failure seems inevitable.
Tom Arnold, Rachael Leigh Cook and Michael Angarano join an excellent ensemble cast in this inspirational family gem.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Filmmakers and real-life coaches commentaries
"The Making of THE FINAL SEASON" Featurettes:
Play Ball
Starting Roster
Homefield Advantage
The Real Season: "The Spirit of Norway" Featurette
