A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991)

  • NR
  • 04/02/1991 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 40m

Overview

Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.

Richard Michaels

Director

Cast

Mario Van Peebles's headshot

Mario Van Peebles

Susan Ruttan's headshot

Susan Ruttan

Lane R. Davis's headshot

Lane R. Davis

Lynn Whitfield's headshot

Lynn Whitfield

Adam Faraizl's headshot

Adam Faraizl

Polly Holliday's headshot

Polly Holliday

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