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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresHistory, Drama, TV Movie
Votes11
DirectorKevin Rodney Sullivan
WritersDavid Himmelstein, Gary Hoffman
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSoul of the Game
About Soul of the Game
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.
Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Soul of the Game leans on a strong ensemble — Delroy Lindo, Mykelti Williamson, Edward Herrmann — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1996.
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