The Fan

The Fan (1996)

3 factual errors - chronological order

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Factual error: In one scene, the pitcher has an Atlanta Braves uniform on and the catcher has a Colorado Rockies uniform on. Unless this was an all star game, how could this be?

Factual error: When they show an overhead shot of the stadium (Candlestick Park), it is of a football game. Yet the film is about baseball.

Factual error: In the scene showing how great the Giants are doing after Primo's death, and Bobby gets his number 33 back, the clips keep showing San Fran in home and away jerseys at the wrong time. Since when does a home team play with their road jerseys on?

Factual error: In one scene, the pitcher has an Atlanta Braves uniform on and the catcher has a Colorado Rockies uniform on. Unless this was an all star game, how could this be?

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