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The Natural is a sports drama film released in 1984, directed by Barry Levinson and based on the 1952 novel of the same name by Bernard Malamud. The movie stars Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, a talented and mysterious baseball player.
The story follows Roy Hobbs, a young and gifted baseball player with an extraordinary talent for the sport. After being shot by a mysterious woman named Harriet Bird (Barbara Hershey) at a young age, Hobbs disappears from the baseball scene for many years. He resurfaces as a middle-aged man and gets a chance to play for the struggling New York Knights. Hobbs quickly becomes a legendary figure in the game, displaying almost mythical skill with his bat.
As Hobbs joins the team, he faces various challenges, both on and off the field. The film explores themes of love, ambition, corruption, and the pursuit of one's dreams. Hobbs must contend with personal and professional obstacles, including temptations that threaten to derail his promising career.