Overview

Joe Boyd, an aging Washington Senators fan, would sell his soul for the Senators to beat the New York Yankees and win the pennant. Enter Mr. Applegate, who offers to turn Boyd into Joe Hardy, a powerful young baseball player, in exchange for his soul. When Boyd agrees, he becomes Hardy and leads the Senators on a winning streak. When he starts to miss his wife, though, and questions the deal, Applegate sends temptress Lola into the mix.

Cast

Phil Silvers, Lee Remick, Jerry Lanning, Jim Backus, Fran Allison, Ray Middleton, Linda Lavin, Bob Dishy

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What is "Damn Yankees" about?

Joe Boyd, an aging Washington Senators fan, would sell his soul for the Senators to beat the New York Yankees and win the pennant. Enter Mr. Applegate, who offers to turn Boyd into Joe Hardy, a powerful young baseball player, in exchange for his soul. When Boyd agrees, he becomes Hardy and leads the Senators on a winning streak. When he starts to miss his wife, though, and questions the deal, Applegate sends temptress Lola into the mix.

When was "Damn Yankees" released?

Damn Yankees was released in 1967.

Who stars in "Damn Yankees"?

The cast includes Phil Silvers, Lee Remick, Jerry Lanning, Jim Backus.