The Scout

1994, Comedy/Drama, 1h 41m

24 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Al Percolo (Albert Brooks), a scout for the New York Yankees, is sent to Mexico after his latest prospect (Michael Rapaport) has a breakdown on the field. In Mexico, Al attends a local baseball game in which Steve Nebraska (Brendan Fraser) is playing and is impressed when he witnesses Steve's fastball and his home runs. Al returns to New York with Steve and gets him signed to the Yankees. But, as Steve begins to behave strangely, Al is told he must bring him to a psychiatrist (Dianne Wiest).

Cast & Crew

Albert Brooks
Al Percolo
Brendan Fraser
Steve Nebraska
Dianne Wiest
Doctor H. Aaron
Lane Smith
Ron Wilson
Anne Twomey
Jennifer
Michael Rapaport
Tommy Lacy
Barry Shabaka Henley
McDermott
John Capodice
Caruso
Michael Ritchie
Director
Albert S. Ruddy
Producer
Andre Morgan
Producer
Jack Cummins
Executive Producer
Herb Nanas
Executive Producer
Andrew Bergman
Screenwriter
Albert Brooks
Screenwriter
Monica McGowan Johnson
Screenwriter
Bill Conti
Original Music
László Kovács
Cinematography
Pembroke J. Herring
Film Editing
Don Zimmerman
Film Editing
Sharon Bialy
Casting
Debi Manwiller
Casting
Richard Pagano
Casting
Stephen Hendrickson
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Critic Reviews for The Scout

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Audience Reviews for The Scout

  • Oct 18, 2009
    Something to watch if nothing else is on
    Brody M Super Reviewer
  • Jul 08, 2008
    "THE SCOUT is the best comedy-fantasy about baseball ever made..." - the vhs cover. REALLY? I mean...the competition is just SO ENORMOUS for that category
    Karl V Super Reviewer
  • Jan 26, 2007
    really good sports flick
    danny d Super Reviewer
  • Oct 31, 2006
    This is a decent comedy about a New York Yankees baseball scout who finds a great young pitcher. The film stars Albert Brooks as the scout and Brendan Fraser as the prospect. The film has a solid story and supporting cast. I enjoyed it. If your a baseball or sports movie fan then I would suggest checking this film out.
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