The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)

  • NR
  • 05/16/1950 (US)
  • Drama, Family
  • 1h 17m

You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!

Overview

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.

Arthur Mann

Writer

Lawrence Taylor

Writer

Alfred E. Green

Director

Cast

Jackie Robinson's headshot

Jackie Robinson

Self
Ruby Dee's headshot

Ruby Dee

Rae Robinson
Minor Watson's headshot

Minor Watson

Branch Rickey
Louise Beavers's headshot

Louise Beavers

Jackie's Mother
Richard Lane's headshot

Richard Lane

Hopper
Harry Shannon's headshot

Harry Shannon

Charlie
Ben Lessy's headshot

Ben Lessy

Shorty
William 'Bill' Spaulding's headshot

William 'Bill' Spaulding

Bill Spaulding

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