In August 2006 Phil got the chance to play an umpire in a baseball movie filmed in Arkansas. He went to an open casting call, then he came to find out that the story was based on the friendship between Vince Insalaco, (Phil had umpired his high school games) and his friend Wheels. Vince and Phil later coached their daughters' softball team together. The movie was written/produced by Vince's father, Vince, Sr.
Last April we went to the Little Rock Film Festival to see the movie for the first time. I sat next to James McDaniel (NYPD Blue) and Judge Rhinegold (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) was down a few seats. Phil is up close in the first minute of the film, playing the umpire behind Luke (Enoch) who is the pitcher. He's also in the All Star Game scenes later in the movie.
The film stars Brian Dennehy, Mare Winningham, James McDaniel, Mary Kay Place (The Big Chill) and newcomer Luke Grimes (All The Boys Love Mandy Lane)who plays Enoch (Vince). It's taken 'til now but War Eagle, Arkansas hits the big screen in Arkansas theaters on June 19th. It will debut across the nation later on. Click here to go to the movie's website and click where it says "enter" on the right to watch the trailer, read more about the story and the great reviews it's received:www.wareaglethemovie.com
Below is a picture of Phil and Luke during the filming.
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