Family ·History · 2019 · 2h 20m

The Silent Natural

Director

Cast

Miles Barbee as William "Dummy" Hoy Sam J. Jones as Jacob Hoy Sheree J. Wilson as Rebecca Hoy Marshall R. Teague as Dooley Barry Livingston as Frank Selee Richard Herd as Mr. Beagle

Crew

Bob Gilles — Director of Photography Terry Lukemire — Editor David Risotto — Writer Steve Sandy — Producer Branscombe Richmond — Producer David Risotto — Producer

Tagline

He Made Thousands of Fans Cheer, But Never Heard One.

Synopsis

William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

David Risotto Director Bob Gilles Director of Photography Terry Lukemire Editor David Risotto Writer Steve Sandy Producer Branscombe Richmond Producer David Risotto Producer Ani Kyd Wolf Producer Christian Ramirez Production Design Mathew Kent Lee Costume Design

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