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Major League II - Background

The film was directed by David S. Ward, who also directed the first installment of the Major League series, in addition to other films, such as The Program and Down Periscope. In addition to Sheen, Berenger, Bernsen, Epps, Keith, and Ishibashi, Major League II has an additional cast of Dennis Haysbert, James Gammon, Bob Uecker, and Margaret Whitton.

The film touches on the follow up season of the Cleveland Indians successful season in the first film. It is revealed that the team and many of its players have went through many changes and are completely different from their prior selves. New relationships are also revealed in the film which have affected the people in these relationships.

The film was released in March of 1994 and eventually gross over $30 million at the U.S. box office. The film and its sequel Major League: Back to the Minors were not as well received as the first film, which is considered by many now to be a classic of some sorts. The film has many cameo appearances by current and former MLB players such as Steve Yeager. The film also has cameos by several entertainers such as Jesse Ventura and Randy Quaid.

The film was shot at various locations in Baltimore, Maryland, Chicago, Illinois, Cleveland, Ohio, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Various sports stadiums were also used in filming. Both Memorial Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore were used in filming. U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago was also used during the filming.

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