Soul of the Game (1996)

  • PG-13
  • 04/20/1996 (US)
  • History, Drama
  • 1h 34m

Overview

In 1945, the world of baseball is divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. One team will be the first to sign a black player and only one player will be the first to take the field. The Brooklyn Dodgers want to make the deal that will make history. But the man they choose will have to be more than a great player - he has to have the charisma of a star. It soon comes down to three powerful and extraordinary players: legendary pitcher Satchel Paige; the greatest hitter in baseball Josh Gibson; and a rookie by the name of Jackie Robinson. Three player - three friends - three champions. Together they are unbeatable - but only one will cross the home plate into history.

Gary Hoffman

Story

David Himmelstein

Screenplay

Kevin Rodney Sullivan

Director

Cast

Delroy Lindo's headshot

Delroy Lindo

Satchel Paige
Mykelti Williamson's headshot

Mykelti Williamson

Josh Gibson
Edward Herrmann's headshot

Edward Herrmann

Branch Rickey
R. Lee Ermey's headshot

R. Lee Ermey

Wilkie
Salli Richardson-Whitfield's headshot

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Lahoma
Gina Ravera's headshot

Gina Ravera

Grace
Obba Babatundé's headshot

Obba Babatundé

Cum Posey
Cylk Cozart's headshot

Cylk Cozart

Zo Perry

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