Soul of the Game (1996)
1996 · PG-13 · 1h 34m · History, Drama, TV Movie
Genres: 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.
Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Writers: David Himmelstein, Gary Hoffman
Music by: Lee Holdridge
Cinematography: Sandi Sissel
Editor: Victor Du Bois
Cast
Delroy Lindo as Satchel PaigeMykelti Williamson as Josh GibsonEdward Herrmann as Branch RickeyR. Lee Ermey as WilkieSalli Richardson-Whitfield as LahomaGina Ravera as GraceObba Babatundé as Cum PoseyCylk Cozart as Zo PerryJ.D. Hall as Gus GreenleeJerry Hardin as Happy ChandlerBrent Jennings as Frank DuncanRichard Riehle as Pete HarmonMore like this
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