Viva Cepeda (2001)

Movie"The life and times of controversial HallofFame slugger Orlando Cepeda"
Viva Cepeda
NR 56 minAug 24th, 2001Documentary
A biography of Puerto Rican baseball star Orlando Cepeda who started his career in the 60s and had to contend with racism inside and outside the ballpark In San Francisco he quickly became a fan favorite which led to animosity with legend and fellow team member Willie Mays He garnered many awards including Rookie of the Year MVP and won the World Series with the St Louis Cardinals After his retirement he was arrested for drug smuggling and sentenced to a year in jail He then turned his life around and became a Buddhist In 1999 he was bestowed the greatest achievement any baseball player can receive induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame
StarringOrlando CepedaOrlando Cepeda Jr.Felipe Alou
DirectorMario Díaz
WriterPhilip Klint

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 24th, 2001
Movie Budget:$20,000
Original Language:Spanish
Production Companies:Cinemar Films