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Soul of the Game

44 %|Apr 20, 1996|History, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Reuben Cannon
Casting
David Giella
Casting
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Victor Du Bois
Editor
Chester Kaczenski
Production Design
Sandi Sissel
Director of Photography
Gary Hoffman
Executive Producer
Kevin Kelly Brown
Executive Producer

Cast

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Delroy Lindo
Satchel Paige
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Edward Herrmann
Branch Rickey
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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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Joey Banks
Link Rudolph
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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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Stacye P. Branche
Ella Fitzgerald
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Gregg Burge
Bill Robinson
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Mimi Cozzens
Jane Rickey
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Holiday Freeman
Lillian the Secretary
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Jesse D. Goins
John Givens Reporter
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Tracy D. Holliway
Marian Anderson
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David Johnson
Roy Campanella
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Johnny G. Jones
Hotel Manager
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Joseph Latimore
Jesse Williams
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Bob Minor
Goon #2
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Edwin EdVanzd
Young Willie Mays
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Jon Pennell
Steve Buckley
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Lou Richards
Radio Announcer
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Al Rossi
Mayor LaGuardia
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Tim Snay
Umpire #1
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Arthur Tipp
Umpire (Home Plate)
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Isaiah Washington
Adult Willie Mays
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Oscar Williams
Grays Manager