About this release
(John Badham, 1976, 111 mins) Release date: 17 February 2025 Standard Edition Blu-ray Produced by Motown and based on the best-selling 1973 novel of the same name by William Brashler – considered to be one of the greatest sporting books ever written – The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings is set amid the segregated African American baseball league of the 1930s, and follows one enterprising team’s journey from humble beginnings to championship-winning success. Directed with flair by John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, Dracula), this classic feel-good comedy features a stellar cast including a pre-Star Wars pairing of Billy Dee Williams and James Earl Jones, and comedy legend Richard Pryor (Blue Collar). INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary with director John Badham (2007) There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues (1983, 60 mins): documentary by Craig Davidson chronicling life in the segregated Negro Leagues, narrated by James Earl Jones and featuring archival footage and interviews with numerous baseball players Theatrical trailer John Badham trailer commentary (2013) Radio spots Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing #PHISE237B BBFC cert: 12 REGION B EAN: 5060697924886
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The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
111 min
Comedy
Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter and Charlie Snow, who dreams of playing in the majors. Boycotted by black teams, Long's outfit play minor league white teams, earning more attention as entertainers than as players. However, their success wins them a chance to play again in the Negro League, this time as equals.
Credits
Director
John Badham
Writer
Matthew Robbins
Hal Barwood
Cast
Billy Dee Williamsas Bingo
James Earl Jonesas Leon
Richard Pryoras Charlie Snow
Rico Dawsonas Willie Lee
Sam Brisonas Louis
Jophery C. Brownas Champ
Leon Wagneras Fat Sam
Tony Burtonas Issac
John McCurryas Murch
Stan Shawas Esquire Joe
Cinematographer
Bill Butler
Composer
William Goldstein
Editor
David Rawlins
Producer
Michael Chinich
Rob Cohen
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 18, 2026