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Soul of the Game
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Soul of the Game

1996-04-20 · 94 min · ★ 4.9

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.

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Directors
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Production companies
Gary Hoffman Productions, Mike Medavoy Productions, HBO
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Delroy LindoDelroy LindoSatchel Paige
Mykelti WilliamsonMykelti WilliamsonJosh Gibson
Edward HerrmannEdward HerrmannBranch Rickey
R. Lee ErmeyR. Lee ErmeyWilkie
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldSalli Richardson-WhitfieldLahoma
Gina RaveraGina RaveraGrace
Obba BabatundéObba BabatundéCum Posey
Cylk CozartCylk CozartZo Perry
J.D. HallJ.D. HallGus Greenlee
Jerry HardinJerry HardinHappy Chandler
Brent JenningsBrent JenningsFrank Duncan
Richard RiehleRichard RiehlePete Harmon
Blair UnderwoodBlair UnderwoodJackie Robinson
Armand AsselinRip
Joey BanksLink Rudolph
Paul BatesPaul BatesOrderly #1
Bruce BeattyBruce BeattyReporter
Guy BoydGuy BoydClark Griffith
Stacye P. BrancheElla Fitzgerald
Gregg BurgeGregg BurgeBill Robinson

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