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Soul of the Game

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.

1996 |1h 34m |  History, Drama

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Cast

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Delroy Lindo

Satchel Paige

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Mykelti Williamson

Josh Gibson

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Edward Herrmann

Branch Rickey

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R. Lee Ermey

Wilkie

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Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Lahoma

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Gina Ravera

Grace

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Obba Babatundé

Cum Posey

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Cylk Cozart

Zo Perry

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J.D. Hall

Gus Greenlee

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Jerry Hardin

Happy Chandler

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Brent Jennings

Frank Duncan

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Richard Riehle

Pete Harmon

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Blair Underwood

Jackie Robinson

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Paul Bates

Orderly #1

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Bruce Beatty

Reporter

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Guy Boyd

Clark Griffith

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Gregg Burge

Bill Robinson

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Mimi Cozzens

Jane Rickey

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Daniel Estrin

Paperboy

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Erika Flores

Girl

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Jesse D. Goins

John Givens Reporter

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Joseph Latimore

Jesse Williams

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Bob Minor

Goon #2

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Jon Pennell

Steve Buckley

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Lou Richards

Radio Announcer

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Kevin Sifuentes

Waiter

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Tim Snay

Umpire #1

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Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

Supervisor

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Isaiah Washington

Adult Willie Mays

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Status

Released

Language

English

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