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Major League II (1994) is a sequel to the 1989 film Major League
. Major league II stars most of the same cast from the original, including Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Corbin Bernsen. The film also welcomes some new faces to the team. Omar Epps replaced Wesley Snipes as the character Willie 'Mays' Hayes. David Keith is a superstar catcher who is looking to replace Jake (Berenger) as the starter. Takaaki Ishibashi is a new outfielder Isuro Tanaka, who helps excite the team. Eric Bruskotter is the rookie catcher Rube Baker who is getting used to the MLB life.

Tagline: The dream team is back!

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.

Synopsis

The Cleveland Indians are at it again. After it is revealed that the team lost in the ALCS the previous year, bigger plans are in mind with the organization. There are new problems however, as Rick 'Wild Thing' Vaughn seems to have lost his touch, Pedro Cerrano has become extra friendly, Willie 'Mays' Hayes has become Hollywood, and a slough of new characters threaten team chemistry. Will the Indians hold up or will it be a first to worst scenario? This and more are answered in the follow up to the 1989 hit Major League, Major League II.

Cast

Rick 'Wild Thing' Vaughn (Charlie Sheen
): The star pitcher of the Cleveland Indians in the first film returns this time around but with a different attitude. He has lost his edge and has become more business-like and professional in both appearance and personality. His new girlfriend (Alison Doody
) is responsible for this transformation and Vaughn has lost his distinct haircut, endorses products such as Right Guard deodorant, and he even names his pitches. This change affects his game negatively and his old girlfriend (Michelle Burke) helps him regain his former edge.

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