The Natural (1984)

Plot Summary

An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league in this magical sports fantasy. With the aid of a bat cut from a lightning struck tree, Hobbs lives the fame he should have had earlier when, as a rising pitcher, he is inexplicably shot by a young woman.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (1985)

Oscar 1985

Nominated

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration

Mel Bourne Angelo P. Graham Bruce Weintraub

Oscar 1985

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Caleb Deschanel

Oscar 1985

Nominated

Best Music, Original Score

Randy Newman