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The Jackie Robinson Story

19501h 17mAlfred E. Green
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%

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

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.

DramaFamily
SportsBaseballBrooklyn Dodgers

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) about?

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.

Who stars in The Jackie Robinson Story?

The Jackie Robinson Story stars Jackie Robinson (Self), Ruby Dee (Rae Robinson), Minor Watson (Branch Rickey), Louise Beavers (Jackie's Mother), Richard Lane (Hopper). The film was directed by Alfred E. Green.

How long is The Jackie Robinson Story?

The Jackie Robinson Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950.

Is The Jackie Robinson Story worth watching?

The Jackie Robinson Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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