42 (2013)

  • PG-13
  • 04/09/2013 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 8m

In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.

Overview

In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous colour line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.

Brian Helgeland

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Chadwick Boseman's headshot

Chadwick Boseman

Jackie Robinson
Harrison Ford's headshot

Harrison Ford

Branch Rickey
Nicole Beharie's headshot

Nicole Beharie

Rachel Robinson
Christopher Meloni's headshot

Christopher Meloni

Leo Durocher
Ryan Merriman's headshot

Ryan Merriman

Dixie Walker
Lucas Black's headshot

Lucas Black

Pee Wee Reese
André Holland's headshot

André Holland

Wendell Smith
Alan Tudyk's headshot

Alan Tudyk

Ben Chapman

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