 The film is also known for being the first screenplay work written by J. J. Abrams who later went on to make "Super 8" and "".A convicted car thief and diehard Chicago Cubs fan, Jimmy Dworski (Belushi) wins tickets to the World Series.Unfortunately, he still has a couple of days left to serve in prison and the warden (Héctor Elizondo) will not let him leave and come back.