Hardball (2001)

6.4R106 minDirector: Brian Robbins

2001 film directed by Brian Robbins

Hardball is a 2001 American sports comedy-drama film co-produced and directed by Brian Robbins and starring Keanu Reeves in the main role, Diane Lane and D. B. Sweeney. The screenplay by John Gatins is based on the book Hardball: A Season in the Projects by Daniel Coyle. The original music score is composed by Mark Isham. The film was released on September 14, 2001, topping the box office the weekend after the September 11 attacks.

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What is Hardball about?
Hardball (2001) — Bright, educated, handsome Conor O'Neill's promising future was wrecked by his gambling addiction, which dragged him into heavy drinking and petty crime, but worst of all, the stifling grip of loan-shark bookies. Desperate for a loan, he agrees to stand in for lawyer friend Jimmy
Is Hardball based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Hardball scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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