Aya Takanashi

Tom Selleck stars in this hilarious comedy about a veteran major leaguer who attempts to revive his fading career by signing to play in Japan. Aging superstar Jack Elliot (Selleck) just isn't hitting them like he used to. In fact, the only pro ball club willing to sign him is the Chunichi Dragons… in Nagoya, Japan. Cultures clash immediately when Jack hits town and proceeds to alienate everyone with his arrogance. But through the friendship of teammate Max "Hammer" Dubois (Dennis Haysbert, Far From Heaven) and the love of the team's beautiful translator, Jack finds a way to fit in and win in this heartwarming, action-packed comedy from director Fred Schepisi.

Tom Selleck stars in this heartwarming and hilarious comedy about a veteran major leaguer who attempts to revive his fading career by signing to play ball in Japan.

Jack Elliott's (Tom Selleck) baseball glory days are over, or so it seems. No longer the athlete he once was, he's traded to a pro team in Japan, where he promptly angers everyone around him with his arrogance and ignorance. Only the love of a Japanese woman, who teaches him to respect the culture of his new home, helps Jack redeem himself. Curiously enough, his batting average gets better as well. Dennis Haysbert and Aya Takanashi co-star.

Tom Selleck stars in this heartwarming and hilarious comedy about a veteran major leaguer who attempts to revive his fading career by signing to play ball in Japan.

Tom Selleck stars in this heartwarming and hilarious comedy about a veteran major leaguer who attempts to revive his fading career by signing to play ball in Japan.

Tom Selleck stars in this heartwarming and hilarious comedy about a veteran major leaguer who attempts to revive his fading career by signing to play ball in Japan.

Tom Selleck stars in this hilarious comedy about a veteran major leaguer who attempts to revive his fading career by signing to play in Japan. Aging superstar Jack Elliot (Selleck) just isn't hitting them like he used to. In fact, the only pro ball club willing to sign him is the Chunichi Dragons? in Nagoya, Japan. Cultures clash immediately when Jack hits town and proceeds to alienate everyone with his arrogance. But through the friendship of teammate Max 'Hammer' Dubois (Dennis Haysbert, Far From Heaven) and the love of the team's beautiful translator, Jack finds a way to fit in and win in this heartwarming, action-packed comedy from director Fred Schepisi.