Trading Hearts Explained

Trading Hearts
Director:	Neil Leifer
Producer:	Josi W. Konski
Music:	Stanley Myers
Cinematography:	Karen Grossman
Editing:	Rick Shaine
Studio:	Vista Organization
Distributor:	Vista Organization
Runtime:	88 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Trading Hearts is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Neil Leifer and starring Raul Julia and Beverly D'Angelo.^{[1] [2]}

Plot

Set in the 1950s in Florida, a popular young baseball pitcher (Raul Julia) is forced to retire. He finds solace in a divorced nightclub singer.^[3] Her precocious daughter thinks the pair belong together.^[4]

Cast

• Raul Julia as Vinnie Iacona
• Beverly D'Angelo as Donna Nottingham
• Jenny Lewis as Yvonne Rhonda Nottingham
• Parris Buckner as Robert Nottingham

Reception

Leonard Maltin gave the film one and a half stars.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Bleiler, David. TLA Video & DVD Guide 2004: The Discerning Film Lover's Guide. 2003. St Martin's Press. 9780312316860. page 627
2. Book: Erickson, Hal. The Baseball Filmography, 1915 Through 2001, 2d Ed.. 2010. McFarland. 9780786444977. pages 466-468
3. News: Coming Attractions . . E.4 . July 7, 1988 .
4. News: Sneak peeks: Here's what is coming to silver screen . . E7 . January 22, 1988 .
5. Book: Maltin, Leonard. Leonard Maltin's 2015 Movie Guide. 2014. Penguin. 9780698183612.
6. Book: Maltin, Leonard. Leonard Maltin's 2013 Movie Guide: The Modern Era. 2012. Penguin. 9781101604632.