What's the Difference between For Love of the Game the Book and For Love of the Game the Movie?
In the Book |
In the Movie |
Billy Chapel
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William Chapel
Portrayed by: Kevin Costner
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Carol Grey
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Jane Aubrey
Portrayed by: Kelly Preston
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Gus Osinski
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Gus Sinski
Portrayed by: John C. Reilly
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This Character does not appear.
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Heather Aubrey
Portrayed by: Jena Malone
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This Character does not appear.
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Gary Wheeler
Portrayed by: Brian Cox
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Maxwell
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Frank Perry
Portrayed by: J. K. Simmons
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Josephus Birch
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Davis Birch
Portrayed by: Bill E. Rogers
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For Love of the Game Book vs Movie
In the Book |
In the Movie |
After Billy pitches a perfect game, he parties with Gus and Birch. Later he calls Carol, he tells her that he loves her and needs her. Carol says she loves Billy and she will go to NY to see him. |
Rookie Ken Strout is sent in as the last batter. He is thrown out at first base. Gus and Billy party after the perfect game. Later Billy decides to fly to London and find Jane. He finds Jane at the airport and says he loves and needs her. |