Question 1

Which real-life Monterrey players made cameo appearances in The Perfect Game?

Accepted Answer

During the Little League World Series championship game against La Mesa, real Monterrey players José 'Pepe' Maiz and Angel Macias, along with La Mesa player Joe McKirahan, appeared as fans watching the game.

Question 2

Why did Clifton Collins Jr. initially turn down the role of Cesar?

Accepted Answer

Clifton Collins Jr. originally turned down the role because he did not want to play another Latino character, fearing typecasting. Another actor was hired, but producers were dissatisfied and approached Collins again.

Question 3

What documentary footage was used in The Perfect Game?

Accepted Answer

A lot of black and white footage used in the film came from 'Los pequeños gigantes (1960)' (The Little Giants), a documentary made in 1960 about the team.

Question 4

How did a funding problem affect filming of The Perfect Game?

Accepted Answer

Due to a funding problem, filming shut down just a couple of weeks in. When production resumed three or four months later, some boys had experienced growth spurts, requiring all scenes with them to be re-shot.

Question 5

Who plays the role of Angel Macias in The Perfect Game?

Accepted Answer

Jake T. Austin plays the character Angel Macias in the film.

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