The Bronx Is Burning
- TV Mini Series
- 2007
- 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 7 nominations total
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- TriviaAt one point, Yogi Berra asks Billy Martin if he thinks Rod Carew (who played for the California Angels) will hit .400. To which, Billy responds "I hope so." While some might question why someone from the Yankees would be interested in what a player from the Angels does, there is a reason for this exchange: When Rod Carew was beginning his career with the Minnesota Twins, Billy was a scout, a coach, and a manager with the team. Carew has said that Billy was one of his biggest supporters on the club and that the Twins ownership wanted to get rid of him when he was a rookie but Billy fought for him. So, Billy was genuinely hopeful for Carew's success as it proved Billy's ability to judge talent. In 1977, Carew won the AL Batting Title with a .388 average.
- GoofsOn the morning news, the June 26th attack by the Son of Sam is mentioned. It is then mentioned that the Yankees won 5-4 the day before. However, the June 26th attack occurred at 3 AM in the morning, meaning the attack happened before the Yankees game on June 26th (which they did indeed win 5-4.) The game on the day before the June 26th attack would have been the June 25th game, which the Yankees won 5-1.
- Quotes
George Steinbrenner: [arguing with Billy Martin] I already got a pennant. I want a ring! if you can't do it, then I will get someone who will.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008)
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It's an incredible story. Each one of the three main characters could star in their own movie, but put them together on one stage, and it's "Clash of the Titans". "The Bronx Is Burning" is a study in how talent can overcome massive ego, meddling, childishness and pettiness played out on the biggest stage in the world. Of the three, Martin comes out looking the best. How he was able to keep his hair and his sanity, much less win, when caught between the unstoppable force called Reggie Jackson and the immovable object called George Steinbrenner is a wonder. Jackson comes off as a prima donna's prima donna. Tyrell Owens standing on Dennis Rodman's shoulders wouldn't reach to Jackson's chin. Steinbrenner was simply a bull in a china shop. He cared about the team, but his attempts to bring the boardroom to the baseball diamond almost wrecked it. This movie is King Kong versus Godzilla versus Rodan. I wouldn't have wanted to be in the same room with any two of the real guys, but you won't be able to take your eyes off of Turturro, Platt and Daniel Sunjata.
- hitchcockkelly
- Jan 26, 2023
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