The Yankles

The Yankles

The Yankles

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The Yankles

"They Came. They Prayed. They Played!"

2009

1h 55m

5.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

About Charlie Jones, a washed up, ex major league ballplayer, and how he gets a second chance at life and love by managing a Jewish, orthodox yeshiva baseball team.

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Brian Wimmer

Charlie Jones

Brian Wimmer

Acting

Bart Johnson

Sledge Dixon

Bart Johnson

Acting

Don Most

Frankie Dubs

Don Most

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Michael Buster

Elliot

Michael Buster

Acting

Susanne Sutchy

Deborah

Susanne Sutchy

Acting

Kenneth F. Brown

Rabbi Meyer

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Jesse Bennett

The Rebbe

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Matt Whittaker

Eliezer

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Gavin Bentley

Pinky

Gavin Bentley

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Tyler Johnson

Elimelech

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