Although written by
Sports Illustrated's respected Frank Deford (who also penned the book upon which EVERYBODY'S ALL-AMERICAN was based) and starring Raul Julia and Beverly D'Angelo, TRADING HEARTS never saw a theatrical release and went directly to home video. A romantic comedy set in
1957, the film features Julia as Vinnie, a washed-up pitcher for the Boston Red Sox who has just been cut from the roster during spring training. Feeling sorry for himself, Vinnie hits the bar circuit, where he meets Donna (D'Angelo), a thirtysomething divorcee making a last-ditch attempt at a
singing career in a local dive. Although Vinnie and Donna don't exactly hit it off, ...
Released:
1988
Rated:
PG
Length:
88 mins