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This Old Cub

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Ron Santo retains a positive attitude while living with diabetes and pursuing careers as a ballplayer and broadcaster.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 03/14/2007
Jeff [Santo] said he purposely avoided taking a son's perspective, which leaves him without much perspective at all. Go to Full Review Michael Booth Denver Post 08/27/2004
2/4
The problem with the movie for anyone but Cub crazies is that son Jeff gives us no perspective. Go to Full Review John McMurtrie San Francisco Chronicle 08/13/2004
3/4
A heartfelt tribute to both the player and the man. Go to Full Review Rory L. Aronsky Film Threat 04/01/2005
3.5/5
This Old Cub is admirable for its profile of a man who's still pushing on, even after all the adversity he faced. Go to Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 02/06/2005
B
...the exclusion of Santo from the HOF is the single biggest injustice ever perpetuated by the voters Go to Full Review Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope 02/03/2005
C+
A must-have for Cubs fans who fondly remember Ron Santo. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/03/2010 This is a great documentary about Ron Santo who died earlier today. He was a hero to many. See more 02/25/2010 Wow! I FINALLY got to see this interesting, inspiring documentary about Chicago Cub great player Ron Santo - a film made by his son, Jeff. Ron Santo really should be in the Hall of Fame...This documentary is a MUST for any Cub fan, baseball fan and Diabetics...Ron, has been diabetic as long as my Mom has been..... See more 07/17/2009 Tough not to like a film about Ron Santo. See more 03/23/2008 I think this is a must see for any Cubs fan young and old. Ron is an amazing guy. See more 02/03/2008 Although I don't think the documentary was very well made, the story it tells can speak for itself. What Ron Santo had to go through during his baseball career was incredible, and he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame more than any other player I know who hasn't graced the halls of Copperstown yet. See more 10/26/2007 A must see for all Cubs fans. See more Read all reviews
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Jeff Santo

Director

Ron Santo

Self

Dennis Franz

Self

Joe Mantegna

Himself

William Petersen

Self

Gary Sinise

Self

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Movie Info

Synopsis Ron Santo retains a positive attitude while living with diabetes and pursuing careers as a ballplayer and broadcaster.
Director
Jeff Santo
Producer
Tim Comstock, Jeff Santo
Screenwriter
Jeff Santo, Tim Comstock
Distributor
Emerging Pictures
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 26, 2004, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 17, 2016
Runtime
1h 26m