The Jackie Robinson Story

May 16, 1950

1h 17m

★ 6.3

You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!

Overview

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.

Genres

Drama

Family

Production Companies

Eagle-Lion Films

Jewel Pictures

The Jackie Robinson Story Trailers

Cast

Self

Jackie Robinson

Rae Robinson

Ruby Dee

Branch Rickey

Minor Watson

Jackie's Mother

Louise Beavers

Hopper

Richard Lane

Charlie

Harry Shannon

Shorty

Ben Lessy

Bill Spaulding

William 'Bill' Spaulding

Clyde Sukeforth

Billy Wayne

Mack Robinson

Joel Fluellen

Ernie

Bernie Hamilton

Tigers Manager

Kenny Washington

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