Soul of the Game (1996)
Soul of the Game (1996)
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Movie Info
The true story of baseball's early days of racial integration is told in this made-for-cable movie. Blair Underwood stars as the young Jackie Robinson, who surprised everyone -- both the white sporting fans and his fellow Negro-league players --- and became the first African-American baseball player to reach the major leagues. Co-star Delroy Lindo, Underwood, and the film itself were all nominated for Image Awards.
Cast
Delroy Lindo
as Satchel Paige
as Satchel Paige
Mykelti Williamson
as Josh Gibson
as Josh Gibson
Blair Underwood
as Jackie Robinson
as Jackie Robinson
Edward Herrmann
as Branch Rickey
as Branch Rickey
R. Lee Ermey
as Wilkie Wilkinson
as Wilkie Wilkinson
Gina Ravera
as Grace
as Grace
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
as Lahoma Paige
as Lahoma Paige
Cylk Cozart
as Zo Perry
as Zo Perry
Obba Babatundé
as Cumberland Posey
as Cumberland Posey
J.D. Hall
as Gus Greenlee
as Gus Greenlee
Brent Jennings
as Frank Duncan
as Frank Duncan
Jerry Hardin
as Happy Chandler
as Happy Chandler
Richard Riehle
as Pete Harmon
as Pete Harmon
Jon Maynard Pennell
as Steve Buckley
as Steve Buckley
Joe Banks
as Link Rudolph
as Link Rudolph
Paul Bates
as Orderly #1
as Orderly #1
Bruce Beatty
as Reporter
as Reporter
Guy Boyd
as Clark Griffith
as Clark Griffith
Gregg Burge
as Bill Robinson
as Bill Robinson
Zaid Farid
as Clerk
as Clerk
Edith Fields
as Nurse
as Nurse
Jesse D. Goins
as John Givens Reporter
as John Givens Reporter
David Johnson
as Roy Campanella
as Roy Campanella
Bob Minor
as Goon #2
as Goon #2
Lou Richards
as Radio Announcer
as Radio Announcer
Terrence Riggins
as Orderly #2
as Orderly #2
Kevin Sifuentes
as Waiter
as Waiter
Charles Stevenson
as Supervisor
as Supervisor
Isaiah Washington
as Adult Willie Mays
as Adult Willie Mays
Oscar Williams
as Grays Manager
as Grays Manager
Erika Flores
as Girl
as Girl
Joseph Latimore
as Jesse Williams
as Jesse Williams
Critic Reviews for Soul of the Game
All Critics (6) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (2) | DVD (1)
Akin to a bloop single: it's not pretty but it gets the job done, even if only for a little bit.
August 1, 2010 | Full Review…
A great story told in a great way.
April 15, 2005 | Rating: 5/5
Baseball fans will appreciate it far more than non-fans, and it's worth a look for the history despite the awkwardly forced cinematic moments
February 17, 2002 | Rating: C | Full Review…
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Soul of the Game Quotes
| Jackie Robinson: | Don't you want someone strong enough to fight back? |
| Branch Rickey: | I want someone strong enough not too. |
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