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The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

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1976 · 111 min Comedy
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter and Charlie Snow, who dreams of playing in the majors. Boycotted by black teams, Long's outfit play minor league white teams, earning more attention as entertainers than as players. However, their success wins them a chance to play again in the Negro League, this time as equals.

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Year 1976
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director John Badham
Runtime 111 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (21 votes)

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The film constructs its story at the intersection of sports drama, road adventure, and social comedy, exploring themes of self-determination and dignity within a segregated world. It relies on the magnetic chemistry of Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, and Richard Pryor to balance sharp humor with genuine heart.

What lingers after the final inning is the spirited sense of camaraderie and the quiet triumph of claiming one's own field. A joyful and thoughtful ode to resilience. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Badham

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Perfect for a relaxed watch with friends, as a spirited baseball road trip filled with charm and soul.

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