USA,
2013, 123 min
Directed by:
Brian HelgelandScreenplay:
Brian HelgelandCinematography:
Don BurgessComposer:
Mark IshamCast:
Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman, Lucas Black, André Holland, Alan Tudyk, Hamish Linklater, T.R. Knight (more)VOD (3)
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Biographical drama about African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman). In 1945, having been spotted by a scout, Robinson is signed by Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) and becomes the first black man to play in the Major League. Despite his talent, Robinson is met with opposition, even from his fellow players, because of his race. As he tries to keep his own frustrations in check, he excels in his sport and gradually receives the recognition he deserves. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
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