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The Silent Natural

  • 2019
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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The Silent Natural (2019)
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William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to becom... Read allWilliam Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time.William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time.

  • Director
    • David Risotto
  • Writers
    • David Risotto
    • Steve Sandy
  • Stars
    • Courtney Gains
    • Vernon Wells
    • Anne Lockhart
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    150
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Risotto
    • Writers
      • David Risotto
      • Steve Sandy
    • Stars
      • Courtney Gains
      • Vernon Wells
      • Anne Lockhart
    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Courtney Gains
    Courtney Gains
    • Tug Wilson
    Anne Lockhart
    Anne Lockhart
    • Mrs. Hart
    Marshall R. Teague
    Marshall R. Teague
    • Dooley
    Richard Herd
    Richard Herd
    • Mr. Beagle
    Sam J. Jones
    Sam J. Jones
    • Jacob Hoy
    Tyler Mane
    Tyler Mane
    • Tommy McCarthy
    Vernon Wells
    Vernon Wells
    • Sarah's Father
    Barry Pearl
    Barry Pearl
    • Milwaukee Owner
    Barry Livingston
    Barry Livingston
    • Frank Selee
    Sheree J. Wilson
    Sheree J. Wilson
    • Rebecca Hoy
    Kathleen Kinmont
    Kathleen Kinmont
    • Mrs. McCall
    Andy Stahl
    Andy Stahl
    • John Lowery
    Clarence Felder
    Clarence Felder
    • Edgar P Sawyer
    Robbie Allen
    Robbie Allen
    • Pope
    James Stokes
    James Stokes
    • Umpire
    Bill Billions
    Bill Billions
    • Milwaukee Manager
    Anthony Arrigo
    Anthony Arrigo
    • Kenton Player 1
    Rachel McCubbin
    Rachel McCubbin
    • Mabel Watson
    • Director
      • David Risotto
    • Writers
      • David Risotto
      • Steve Sandy
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    5cruzarts-73946

    A compelling 90-minute film that lasts 150 minutes

    This is a valiant effort from novice writer/director and a cast of mostly first-timers, but there is so much reenacted material that is simply weak and doesn't propel the story. I'm guessing that writer/director David Risotto had a heavy hand in editing, although others are credited as editor and assistant editor.

    What drew me to the film and kept me watching is the strength of the story itself.This property deserves a stronger treatment.
    6A_Different_Drummer

    Maybe too ambitious?

    Taking on this subject in a 2;20 minute film with almost unknown actors is ambitious. And clever techniques were used to let the audience feel what the lead character (deaf and dumb) felt. But no amount of ambition can make up for the many missed beats in the script, and the many scenes where the audience starts to feel that the actors are being less than authentic. Plus the editing of the film, which is solid for the first half, becomes progressively sloppier as the movie itself moves into extra innings.
    3justwannagolf

    Hard to get past the acting

    This story should be told. I love baseball and never knew about this man. So THAT is the only reason I could watch it. The acting is painful. I have no idea where he got most of the actors but wow. That being said. An incredible story that made me watch to the end just to learn about this incredible mans journey....

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    • Goofs
      The family home was a vinyl sided mobile home.
    • Quotes

      William 'Dummy' Hoy: I may be deaf and dumb, but I'm not stupid.

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Copper Canyon Ranch - 14750 Ovil Road, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA(___location)
    • Production company
      • DMY Hoy
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      2 hours 20 minutes
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