Movie

The Comrades of Summer

“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!”

★ 5.8(6)19921h 30m

TV Movie Comedy

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Good to know

Director: Tommy Lee Wallace
Release date: 1992-07-11
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: HBO Films

About The Comrades of Summer

The Comrades of Summer is a 1992 movie in the TV Movie and Comedy genres, directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, starring Joe Mantegna, Natalya Negoda and Mark Rolston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Comrades of Summer in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Joe Mantegna

Sparky

Natalya Negoda

Tanya

Mark Rolston

Voronov

John Fleck

Milov

Eric Allan Kramer

Boris

Ian Tracey

Andy

Michael Lerner

George

Jay Brazeau

Tom

Dwight Koss

Jack

David Berner

Director

Garry Chalk

Ump

Roark Critchlow

Petra

Themes & keywords

baseballmoscow, russiaculture shockpost soviet unionbaseball coach

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Comrades of Summer in Germany?+

The Comrades of Summer is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Comrades of Summer on Netflix?+

The Comrades of Summer is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Comrades of Summer?+

The Comrades of Summer has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Comrades of Summer?+

The Comrades of Summer stars Joe Mantegna, Natalya Negoda, Mark Rolston, John Fleck and Eric Allan Kramer.

When did The Comrades of Summer come out?+

The Comrades of Summer is a 1992 movie directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.

What genre is The Comrades of Summer?+

The Comrades of Summer is TV Movie and Comedy film.

Who directed The Comrades of Summer?+

The Comrades of Summer was directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.