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Soul of the Game

Soul of the Game
★ 4.9/10•1996•1h 34m•PG-13•History•Drama•TV Movie

In 1945, the world of baseball is divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. One team will be the first to sign a black player and only one player will be the first to take the field. The Brooklyn Dodgers want to make the deal that will make history. But the man they choose will have to be more than a great player - he has to have the charisma of a star. It soon comes down to three powerful and extraordinary players: legendary pitcher Satchel Paige; the greatest hitter in baseball Josh Gibson; and a rookie by the name of Jackie Robinson. Three player - three friends - three champions. Together they are unbeatable - but only one will cross the home plate into history.

David Himmelstein · Screenplay

Kevin Rodney Sullivan · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 20, 1996

Actors

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Satchel Paige

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Josh Gibson

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Branch Rickey

R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Wilkie

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Lahoma

Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Grace

Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

Cum Posey

Cylk Cozart

Cylk Cozart

Zo Perry

J.D. Hall

J.D. Hall

Gus Greenlee

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Happy Chandler

Brent Jennings

Brent Jennings

Frank Duncan

Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Pete Harmon

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Jackie Robinson

Armand Asselin

Rip

Joey Banks

Link Rudolph

Paul Bates

Paul Bates

Orderly #1

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