Eight Men Out Cast

John Cusack plays George 'Buck' Weaver, a third baseman for the Chicago White Sox who is implicated in the scandal but maintains his innocence.

Clifton James portrays Charles 'Commie' Comiskey, the owner of the Chicago White Sox known for his frugal ways which led to player discontent.

Michael Lerner takes on the role of Arnold Rothstein, a notorious and influential gambler who played a pivotal part in the fixing of the 1919 World Series.

Christopher Lloyd portrays 'Sleepy' Bill Burns, a former Major League pitcher who becomes involved in the conspiracy to throw the World Series.

John Mahoney plays William 'Kid' Gleason, the manager of the Chicago White Sox who was unaware of the players' involvement in the fix.

Charlie Sheen portrays Oscar 'Hap' Felsch, one of the players accused of conspiring to fix the World Series and take bribes from gamblers.

David Strathairn takes on the role of Eddie Cicotte, a veteran pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who confesses to his part in throwing the Series.

D.B. Sweeney plays 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, a talented outfielder for the White Sox and one of the most famous players implicated in the scandal.

Don Harvey portrays Charles 'Swede' Risberg, a shortstop for the White Sox who is one of the key players involved in the conspiracy to fix the World Series.

Michael Rooker takes on the role of Arnold 'Chick' Gandil, the first baseman and alleged ringleader of the players who conspired to throw the World Series.

Perry Lang plays Fred McMullin, a utility infielder for the White Sox who is also implicated in the scandal and testifies against his teammates.

James Read portrays Claude 'Lefty' Williams, a pitcher for the White Sox who admits to his involvement in the conspiracy to fix the World Series.