The 1992 classic baseball movie "The Reds" remains popular and popular for many reasons, the main reason being, of course, the performances of its star actors. However, American audiences liked the film largely because it depicted the first women's baseball teams playing the most popular sport of baseball during World War II. The film's cleverly delivered comedic humor adds a light-hearted tone to the challenges and struggles female baseball players constantly face.
The movie stars some of Hollywood's most famous actors, as well as some not so well-known, but famous or not, there's something very special about their lives and the popular baseball movie they starred in. Interesting behind the scenes story.
10 Tom Hanks wants to be an astronaut
That’s right! It’s Tom Hanks, Woody Sheriff, Forrest Gump, and the guy who was abandoned on the island for many years, regardless of fans What is the most impressive image of him? In fact, his dream is to become an astronaut. Coincidentally, the popular actor also starred in "Apollo 13", playing real-life astronaut Jim Lovell.
Hanks loves space very much. He is a member of the National Space Society, was awarded the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award by the Space Foundation, and he also produced the HBO miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon." Tom clearly supports space travel, understands what space travel means to humanity, and knows the importance of showing the reality of space travel. After all, he wasn't kidding when he said, "Houston, we're in trouble!"
9 Geena Davis has participated in the Sydney Summer Olympics
Obviously, Davis fully demonstrated her healthy body when she played Dottie in the movie. But there’s this fun little tidbit that viewers may not know about the heart-warming Davis.
In 1999, Gina was one of 300 women competing in archery at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. She came in 24th, so she didn't qualify for the official team, but 24th was pretty good! Davis later revealed that she didn't start until 1997, two years before she competed at the Olympic team trials. Dedicated to the sport of archery.
8 Madonna Before becoming famous, she was a backup dancer
In order to pursue her dance career, the young Madonna left Michigan and came to New York to work at Dunkin' Donuts. Little do her fans know today that she started out as a backup dancer before becoming a singer.
Taking dance classes at schools including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was crucial to her rise to fame, and she later began performing with professional modern dance troupes. She also started a rock band, but after a few years, she finally realized she was definitely talented enough to be a solo singer.
7 Ann Cusack once again collaborated with Tom Hanks in " Captain Sully "
Ann Cusack played the left fielder Shirley in the film, and her partner Tom Hanks Play the role of the team's coach. She didn't play much time in "Pink", but in 2016's "Sully", she finally had the opportunity to collaborate with Tom Hanks again.
"Captain Sully" revolves around the real incident of the emergency landing of Flight 1549. The flight, piloted by Captain Sullenberger, made an emergency landing on the Hudson River due to an unexpected situation after takeoff. As events take a dramatic turn, Captain Sally is forced to defend his emergency landing on the river. It is quite rare for these two actors who worked together in the 1990s to have the opportunity to reinterpret a biographical experience more than 20 years later.
6 Bill Pullman is an adjunct professor at Montana State University
Bill Pullman is also known for his role as the father in the most popular Halloween family movie, Spooky , During his career, he appeared in many classic films.
However, many people do not know that Bill is a highly educated scholar, and his alma mater, Montana State University, awarded him an honorary doctorate. It is said that while Pullman was teaching students at the School of Film and Photography, they encouraged him to pursue a career in film. He also holds a PhD in from Alfred University, where he serves on the Board of Directors.
5Lori Petty started out as a graphic designer
Lori Petty is best known for her role as Dottie's sister Kit in the baseball movie. Petty gave Jeter an unforgettable personality, and audiences will never forget her fighting spirit as she threw the ball hard and hit the ball with all her might. She is also most recently known for her role as Lori Whitehill on Orange Is the New Black.
However, before becoming a film actress, Lori was a graphic designer in Omaha, Nebraska. While little is said about her previous design work, it is known that she worked in graphic design for several years before moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
4Anne Ramsay broke her nose with a baseball glove on the set
Anne Ramsay later became famous for her starring roles in the TV series "Wizards" and "The Whisperer". She has also appeared in many TV series and movies. familiar faces.
Unfortunately, on the set of "Pink", Ramsey was unfortunately accidentally victimized. Although her character, Helen Hay, was great at catching a ball, Ramsey broke her nose with her baseball glove. This experience is certainly not pleasant, but Ramsey's positive fight is definitely worthy of praise.
3. Renee Coleman’s thigh bruise is real
Anne Ramsay wasn’t the only one injured on the set of “Pink.” Avid viewers of the film may recall the shot of the poor baseball player sitting in agony with a giant black-and-blue bruise on her thigh.
In the footage, Coleman's character looks in pain, but that's actually because the big bruise is real. During the filming process, it was unclear how she endured such extensive bruises for a full year. She's definitely famous for it, though.
2 Tom Hanks and Fred Rogers are relatives
Recently in the movie "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood", Tom Hanks played the famous Fred Rogers, which is often called Rogers by American audiences. gentlemen. Hanks' performance is convincing, but fans may not see a real connection between him and the TV icon Rogers created.
According to the kinship investigation, Tom and Fred Rogers turned out to be sixth-generation cousins. Hanks discovered this before the film's premiere, learning that he and Mister Rogers shared the same great-great-grandfather (and many great-grandfathers).
1 Rosie O'Donnell almost starred in "Witches"
Rosie O'Donnell played the comedic role of Doris on the women's baseball team, who yelled and yelled without restraint on the field. No taboos. Throughout the film, her strong personal style brings a different perspective to a women's baseball team that has broken industry barriers that had previously kept professional baseball as a male-only field.
However, many people may not know that Rosie had the opportunity to play the role of Mary Sanderson of the Sanderson Sisters in "Witches", which has become a classic Halloween hit. After O'Donnell turned down the role in favor of other roles, Kathy Najimy was offered the role.
