Bull Durham (1988)

Ceremony Year: 1989Category: Best Original ScreenplayReleased: 1988

Nominated Talent & Credits

Ron Shelton— Ron Shelton

Synopsis / Overview

Veteran catcher Crash Davis is brought to the minor league Durham Bulls to help their up and coming pitching prospect, "Nuke" Laloosh. Their relationship gets off to a rocky start and is further complicated when baseball groupie Annie Savoy sets her sights on the two men.

Historical Academy Record

WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) — 61st Academy Awards (1989)

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