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Say Hey, Willie Mays!
A giant on and off the field.
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
2022-10-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Willie Mays
Self
Barry Bonds
Self
Michael Mays
Self
Reggie Jackson
Self
Orlando Cepeda
Self
Juan Marichal
Self
Vin Scully
Self
Bob Costas
Self
John Shea
Self
Jon Miller
Self
Dick York
Self
Todd Boyd
Self
Harry Edwards
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self (archive video)
Yogi Berra
Self
Joe DiMaggio
Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan
Self
Leo Durocher
Self
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Paul Lynde
Self
Elizabeth Montgomery
Self (archive video)
Agnes Moorehead
Self (archive video)
Richard Nixon
Self
Donna Reed
Self (archive video)
Babe Ruth
Self (archive footage)
Tommie Smith
Self
Ed Sullivan
Self
Warren Spahn
Self
Jackie Robinson
Self
Keith Jordan
Recreation Actor
Darrin Reaves II
Recreation Actor
Roger Smith
Willie Mays (voice)
Jeffrey Wright
Jackie Robinson (voice)
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