

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.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Delroy Lindo
Satchel Paige

Mykelti Williamson
Josh Gibson

Edward Herrmann
Branch Rickey

R. Lee Ermey
Wilkie

Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Lahoma

Gina Ravera
Grace

Obba Babatundé
Cum Posey

Cylk Cozart
Zo Perry

J.D. Hall
Gus Greenlee

Jerry Hardin
Happy Chandler

Brent Jennings
Frank Duncan

Richard Riehle
Pete Harmon

Blair Underwood
Jackie Robinson
Armand Asselin
Rip
Joey Banks
Link Rudolph

Paul Bates
Orderly #1

Bruce Beatty
Reporter

Guy Boyd
Clark Griffith
Stacye P. Branche
Ella Fitzgerald

Gregg Burge
Bill Robinson
Ed Cambridge
Bellhop

Mimi Cozzens
Jane Rickey

Daniel Estrin
Paperboy
Zaid Farid
Clerk
Edith Fields
Nurse

Erika Flores
Girl
Holiday Freeman
Lillian the Secretary

Jesse D. Goins
John Givens Reporter
Tracy D. Holliway
Marian Anderson
David Johnson
Roy Campanella
Johnny G. Jones
Hotel Manager
Jonathon Lamer
Cardinal

Joseph Latimore
Jesse Williams
William Bruce Lukens
Umpire #3

Bob Minor
Goon #2
Edwin EdVanzd
Young Willie Mays

Jon Pennell
Steve Buckley
Alex Rascovar
Boy

Lou Richards
Radio Announcer
Terrence Riggins
Orderly #2
Joe Rodriguez
Dodger
Al Rossi
Mayor LaGuardia

Kevin Sifuentes
Waiter

Tim Snay
Umpire #1

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
Supervisor

Darnell Suttles
Goon #1
Arthur Tipp
Umpire (Home Plate)

Isaiah Washington
Adult Willie Mays
Harvey Williams
Cat Mays

Oscar Williams
Grays Manager
Crew
Producer
Executive Producer
Story
Editor
Director of Photography
Casting
Original Music Composer
Production Design
Screenplay
Director
First Assistant Director
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Assistant Hairstylist
Makeup Artist
Second Assistant Director
First Assistant "B" Camera
Second Assistant Camera
Camera Loader
Special Effects
Set Designer
Assistant Makeup Artist
"C" Camera Operator
Assistant Property Master
"B" Camera Operator
Boom Operator
Unit Production Manager
Costume Designer
Costume Supervisor
Assistant Costume Designer
Hairstylist
First Assistant Camera
Steadicam Operator
Dialogue Editor
Leadman
Sound Effects Editor
Camera Operator
Assistant Editor
Property Master
First Assistant "C" Camera
Visual Effects Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Second Second Assistant Director
Second Assistant "B" Camera
Production Supervisor
Script Supervisor
Music Editor
Stunt Coordinator
Post Production Supervisor
Supervising Sound Editor
Production Sound Mixer
Assistant Production Coordinator
First Assistant Sound Editor
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Casting Assistant
Color Timer
Additional Editor
ADR Voice Casting
Foley Artist
ADR Mixer
Foley Mixer
Details
Release Date
1996-04-20
Runtime
94 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Gary Hoffman Productions
Mike Medavoy Productions
HBO
Countries
United States of America
Genres
History
Drama
TV Movie