The Last Home Run facts for kids

The Last Home Run is a movie from 1996. It was directed by Bob Gosse. This film tells the story of Jonathan Lyle, an older man living in a nursing home. He is played by Seymour Cassel. For five days, a mysterious person changes him into a 12-year-old boy. This young boy, played by Thomas Guiry, gets to play Little League Baseball.

What is The Last Home Run About?

This movie is about a magical chance to relive childhood dreams. Jonathan Lyle, an older man, gets to be a kid again. He experiences the fun and excitement of playing baseball. It shows that it's never too late to chase your dreams.

Who Stars in The Last Home Run?

Besides Seymour Cassel and Thomas Guiry, the movie also features Jordi Vilasuso. Another important actress was Vinnette Justine Carroll. This was her very last movie role. The film also has special appearances, called cameos, by famous former Major League Baseball players. These players were Gary Carter and Dave Winfield.

How The Movie Was Made

The idea for The Last Home Run came from a story by Roger Flax. He also helped write the movie's script with Ed Apfel. This film was an independent film. This means it was made outside of the big Hollywood studios. It was filmed in 1995. The movie was released directly to video on March 23, 1996.

Marley the Dog's Role

A special part of this movie is that it features a real dog named Marley. This Marley is the same dog who became famous from the best-selling book Marley & Me. The book's author, John Grogan, wrote about Marley's time filming this movie. He even dedicated a whole chapter, "The Audition," to Marley's adventures. Marley had a special credit in the movie. It said "Marley the Dog...As Himself" for his two minutes on screen.