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Bull Durham Director: Ron Shelton Cast: Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson

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  • DVD Release Date: 04/02/2002
  • Original Release: 1988
  • Rating: Rated R

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Features

Commentary by Kevin Costner and Tim Robbins; making-of documentary featuring new interviews with Costner, Robbins, and Susan Sarandon; Costner profile; featurette

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Scene Index

Side #1 -- Widescreen/Special Features
0. Scene Selections
1. Main Title/Baseball [4:09]
2. Professional Debut [4:34]
3. Crash Course [3:15]
4. Lesson #1 [5:00]
5. Crash's Beliefs [3:54]
6. Love Lesson [3:28]
7. "Think Classy" [1:45]
8. At Bat [3:55]
9. Loyalty [3:27]
10. Meat's Heat [6:04]
11. Coaching [2:37]
12. The Show [4:07]
13. Losing Streak [1:56]
14. Rain-Out [4:06]
15. Catch [3:19]
16. Annie's Garter [7:24]
17. Winning Streak [1:30]
18. Hand-Eye Coordination [2:28]
19. Stay Out! [2:54]
20. Huddle at the Mound [2:51]
21. The Wrong Guy [4:30]
22. Last Lesson [4:41]
23. Fear and Arrogance [3:53]
24. Hell of a Year [2:35]
25. Going Home [2:30]
26. Baseball Calls [6:33]
27. To Be [3:41]
28. End Credits [2:37]
Side #2 -- Standard
0. Scene Selections
1. Main Title/Baseball [4:09]
2. Professional Debut [4:34]
3. Crash Course [3:15]
4. Lesson #1 [5:00]
5. Crash's Beliefs [3:54]
6. Love Lesson [3:28]
7. "Think Classy" [1:45]
8. At Bat [3:55]
9. Loyalty [3:27]
10. Meat's Heat [6:04]
11. Coaching [2:37]
12. The Show [4:07]
13. Losing Streak [1:56]
14. Rain-Out [4:06]
15. Catch [3:19]
16. Annie's Garter [7:24]
17. Winning Streak [3:58]
18. Hand-Eye Coordination [2:54]
19. Stay Out! [2:51]
20. Huddle at the Mound [4:30]
21. The Wrong Guy [4:41]
22. Last Lesson [3:53]
23. Fear and Arrogance [2:35]
24. Hell of a Year [2:30]
25. Going Home [6:33]
26. Baseball Calls [3:41]
27. To Be [2:37]
28. End Credits [3:43]

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Editorial Reviews

The National Pastime got quite a ribbing in this sexy, insouciant romp -- which still ranks among the best romantic comedies of the ‘80s. Bull Durham recounts the travails of North Carolina’s Durham Bulls, a bush-league baseball team hoping that recently signed pitcher Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) will lead the club to victory. Embittered veteran catcher"Crash" Davis (Kevin Costner, at that time a newly minted star) is assigned to work with the talented but undisciplined rookie. Susan Sarandon positively gleams in perhaps her most alluring characterization, that of a seductive groupie who bestows sexual favors on a different team member every year. (She’s picked Nuke as the current season’s lucky recipient, but she seems equally attracted to Crash.) Oscar-nominated writer-director Ron Shelton (Tin Cup) scripts this novel variation on the venerable "triangle" plot with great panache, and he also coaxes terrific performances from his exceptional cast. Smart, sassy, and saucy, Bull Durham wowed moviegoers in 1988 and continues to be a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The Special Edition DVD sports a recently shot making-of documentary, which includes new interviews with Costner, Sarandon, and Robbins. Shelton, Costner, and Robbins collaborate on the feature commentary, and there’s a "Sports Wrap" featurette as well. Barnes & Noble

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November 18, 2002: Bull Durham is a witty, sexy comedy about America's two favorite things, baseball and sex. This is definately one of those movies you watch so many times you know all the lines.

A classic baseball filmby Anonymous

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November 02, 2000: Crash Davis a catcher that has hit the most number of home runs in the minor leagues and has never made it to the Majors is trying to find a way to end his career with some dignity. He?s been called back again to help a new young pitcher find a way in the big league. The only problem between the two is the chemistry. Both are trying to sleep with lady that calls herself the teams mascot, Annie. Throughout the film minor league baseball is shown as having a small town atmosphere where a young player can find himself. Nuke, the young pitcher that Crash has been called on to help just cant seem to spot his fastball and throw it for strikes. Crash goes through all kind of schemes like making Nuke wear womens underwear, telling him to breath through his eyelids. Of course there is a streak in the movie and Nuke has to give up something to keep it alive, but you will have to watch this great film for yourself to see that. If you want to see a great baseball comedy filled with drama, and a little piece of romance buy this film and you won?t be disappointed.

This review was written about the DVD Wide Screen / Thx edition.

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What to watch out for

  • Language:

    Strong language.

  • Sex:

    Nudity, frank sexual discussions.

  • Violence:

    A few fist fights.

  • Messages

  • Consumerism

  • Drugs:

    Marijuana and alcohol.

What Parents Need to Know

About Bull Durham

Parents need to know that there are many explicit discussions of sexuality in this film. Susan Sarandon's character spends a great deal of screen time outlining her philosophy on sexuality, especially about the relationship between sex and baseball. Other characters pipe in with their own takes on the matter. There are a few scenes of simulated sex with a little nudity. Alcohol, strong language, bar fights and a marijuana reference are also onscreen.

Families Can Talk About

Families can talk about making connections between sexuality and other facets of life (perceived or otherwise). Kevin Costner's character gripes about his lot in life as well as personal limitations that prevent him from moving up in the majors. Parents might talk about knowing your strengths and appreciating the good things in front of you.