The Jackie Robinson Story overview

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The Jackie Robinson Story

Synopsis:

Despite its lack of production values and box-office "names," The Jackie Robinson Story is one of the best and most convincing baseball biopics ever filmed. Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson plays himself, and quite well indeed. The film traces Robinson's career from his college days, when he excelled as a track star at Pasadena College and as UCLA's All-Sports record holder. Upon his graduation, Robinson tries to get a coaching job, but this is the 1940s, and most doors are closed to black athletes.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Alfred E. Green
  • Studio: Eagle-Lion
  • Year: 1950
  • Run Time: 76 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama
  • Filmed in: B&W