Synopsis
In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball facing unabashed racism from the public, the press and other players.
Movie Information
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Writers
- Brian Helgeland
- Release Year
- 2013
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (2,003 votes)
Top Cast
Chadwick Boseman
Jackie Robinson
Branch Rickey
Nicole Beharie
Rachel Robinson
Christopher Meloni
Leo Durocher
Ryan Merriman
Dixie Walker
Lucas Black
Pee Wee Reese
André Holland
Wendell Smith
Alan Tudyk
Ben Chapman
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