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The Natural is a popular American sports movie that came out in 1984. It's all about baseball! The film is based on a book called The Natural, written by Bernard Malamud in 1952.

The movie was directed by Barry Levinson. It features famous actors like Robert Redford, Glenn Close, and Robert Duvall.

About The Natural Movie

The Natural tells an exciting story about baseball. It's known for its inspiring plot and beautiful scenes.

Awards and Recognition

This movie was very well-received. It was even nominated for four Academy Awards. These are some of the most important awards in the film industry!

Filming Locations

Many of the baseball scenes in The Natural were filmed in 1983. They used a real stadium called War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo, New York. Another stadium in Buffalo, called All-High Stadium, was used to look like Chicago's famous Wrigley Field for an important part of the movie.

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