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The Comrades of Summer (1992)

★ 5.8/10 90 min TV Movie, Comedy Canada English
Writer: Robert Rodat
Streaming: Not available
When a washed-up major leaguer is forced to coach the Russian National Team, he soon discovers that Ivanov, Ilyanovich and Dobrunzki ain't exactly Mays, Musial, and Mantle!

Description

Sparky Smith (Joe Mantegna) was manager of the Seattle Mariners until he had one too many shouting matches with the team's owner (Michael Lerner) and winds up fired. Now Sparky's ready to coach any team who'll have him. The only problem is, no one will, until the day the Russian Sports Ministry led by the delectable Tanya (Natalya Negoda) comes knocking at his door. The Russians need a baseball coach for their Olympic team, and Sparky is just the man for the job. Once on Russian soil though, he soon discovers that the Russian team is composed of athletes, hockey players, and shot putters who barely know their way around a diamond. Confronted with this losing team, hilarious comedy ensues when Sparky is told to accept an invitation to have his team visit the States and play his old team the Mariners.

Top Cast

Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna Sparky
Natalya Negoda
Natalya Negoda Tanya
Mark Rolston
Mark Rolston Voronov
John Fleck
John Fleck Milov
Eric Allan Kramer
Eric Allan Kramer Boris
Ian Tracey
Ian Tracey Andy
Michael Lerner
Michael Lerner George
Jay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau Tom

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