Hardball

(2001)Directed by Brian Robbins106 min · PG-13Drama
The most important thing in life is showing up

An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.

Keanu Reevesas Conor O'Neill
Diane Laneas Elizabeth Wilkes
John Hawkesas Ticky Tobin
Bryan Hearneas Andre Ray Peetes
Julian Griffithas Jefferson Albert Tibbs
A. Delon Ellis Jr.as Miles Pennfield II
Kris D. Loftonas Clarence
Michael Perkinsas Kofi Evans
Brian M. Reedas Raymond 'Ray Ray' Bennet
DeWayne Warrenas Jarius 'G-Baby' Evans
Carol Hallas Pearla Evans
Jacqueline Williamsas Lenora Tibbs
Freeman Coffeyas Darryl Mackey
D. B. Sweeneyas Matt Hyland
Andre Morganas Umpire
Reginald McKinleyas Umpire
MRMark Robert Ellisas Waatas Coach
Paul Turneras Bartender
Michael McGloneas Jimmy Fleming
Dawn Lewisas Ellen
Kwame Amoakuas Pizza Guy
Vince Greenas Other Pizza Guy