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The Jackie Robinson Story

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The Jackie Robinson Story
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1hr 16min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
January 1, 1950
Director:
Alfred E. Green
Distributor:
MGM
Starring:
Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson  ...more
Synopsis: Despite its lack of production values and box-office "names," The Jackie Robinson Story is one of the best and most convincing baseball biopics ever filmed. Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson plays himself, and quite well indeed. The film traces Robinson's career from his college days, when he excelled as a track star at Pasadena College and as UCLA's All-Sports record holder. Upon his graduation, Robinson tries to get a coaching job, but this is the 1940s, and most doors are closed ... Full Synopsis
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Jackie Robinson
Himself
Ruby Dee
Rae Robinson
Minor Watson
Branch Rickey
Louise Beavers
Jackie's Mother
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