Soul of the Game
History
Drama
TV Movie
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.
1996-04-20
en
Cast
Director
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Delroy Lindo as Satchel Paige
Mykelti Williamson as Josh Gibson
Edward Herrmann as Branch Rickey
R. Lee Ermey as Wilkie
Salli Richardson-Whitfield as Lahoma
Gina Ravera as Grace
Obba Babatundé as Cum Posey
Cylk Cozart as Zo Perry
J.D. Hall as Gus Greenlee
Jerry Hardin as Happy Chandler
Brent Jennings as Frank Duncan
Richard Riehle as Pete Harmon
Blair Underwood as Jackie Robinson
Paul Bates as Orderly #1
Bruce Beatty as Reporter
Guy Boyd as Clark Griffith
Gregg Burge as Bill Robinson
Mimi Cozzens as Jane Rickey
Daniel Estrin as Paperboy
Erika Flores as Girl
Jesse D. Goins as John Givens Reporter
Joseph Latimore as Jesse Williams
Bob Minor as Goon #2
Jon Pennell as Steve Buckley
Lou Richards as Radio Announcer
Terrence Riggins as Orderly #2
Kevin Sifuentes as Waiter
Tim Snay as Umpire #1
Charles C. Stevenson Jr. as Supervisor
Darnell Suttles as Goon #1
Isaiah Washington as Adult Willie Mays
Oscar Williams as Grays Manager