Episode 497 - The Natural (1984)

One of the greatest sports movies ever made. A modern fairy tale about a middle-aged rookie (Robert Redford) who's finally given a chance to fulfill his destiny as a major league baseball player. Co-starring Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Richard Farnsworth, Darren McGavin and Barbara Hershey. Directed by Barry Levinson. Musical score by Randy Newman.