The read
Most of the 679 1950s drama movies in this catalog score higher. It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur MannWriter
- Lawrence TaylorWriter
- Alfred E. GreenDirector
- Herschel Burke GilbertOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jackie RobinsonSelf
- Ruby DeeRae Robinson
- Minor WatsonBranch Rickey
- Louise BeaversJackie's Mother
- Richard LaneHopper
- Harry ShannonCharlie
- Ben LessyShorty
- William 'Bill' SpauldingBill Spaulding
- Billy WayneClyde Sukeforth
- Joel FluellenMack Robinson
- Bernie HamiltonErnie
- Kenny WashingtonTigers Manager
