A League of Their Own

Tom Hanks and Geena Davis star in this comedy drama directed by Penny Marshall. With all the male professional baseball players away fighting in World War II, drunken ex-Major League star Jimmy Dugan (Hanks) is employed to coach the Rockford Peaches, a team made up of women from all walks of life. Initially reluctant, Dugan eventually rediscovers his enthusiasm when he realises how much the game means to his all-girl team as they embark on securing a spot in the World Series. The cast also includes Rosie O'Donnell, Lori Petty and Madonna.