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Soul of the Game

Play trailer Poster for Soul of the Game PG-13,  1996,  1h 34m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 67% 6 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 100+ Ratings Popcornmeter
67% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
After the appointment of pioneering MLB commissioner Happy Chandler, high-intensity catcher Josh Gibson (Mykelti Williamson) and aging ace pitcher Satchell Paige (Delroy Lindo) compete for the attentions of Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey (Edward Herrmann) as he scouts for talent in the Negro leagues. When Rickey signs Paige's youthful teammate, Jackie Robinson (Blair Underwood), he makes baseball history — and creates a rift between three friends that may not mend easily.

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Ryan Cracknell Movie Views Aug 1, 2010
Akin to a bloop single: it's not pretty but it gets the job done, even if only for a little bit. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Nov 3, 2005
2/5
Michael A. Smith Nolan's Pop Culture Review Apr 15, 2005
5/5
A great story told in a great way. Go to Full Review
Rob Vaux Flipside Movie Emporium Jul 27, 2002
4/5
Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Jul 26, 2002
4/5
John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews Feb 17, 2002
C
Baseball fans will appreciate it far more than non-fans, and it's worth a look for the history despite the awkwardly forced cinematic moments Go to Full Review
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Albus S Apr 8, 2013 One of the best baseball movies I've ever seen...yet no one seems to really know about it, which actually fits with the subjects of the film. Most mainstream Jackie Robinson movies are about the effect his life and career had on the world (aka the white community), but this one zeros in on the black community, specifically the Negro League athletes who set a path racial integration and had to watch someone else get the glory. A strong story well-told, with a wonderful lack of sensationalism and tons of heart. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Kevin Rodney Sullivan

Director

Delroy Lindo

Satchel Paige

Mykelti Williamson

Josh Gibson

Blair Underwood

Jackie Robinson

Edward Herrmann

Branch Rickey

R. Lee Ermey

Wilkie

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Soul of the Game

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Movie Info

Synopsis After the appointment of pioneering MLB commissioner Happy Chandler, high-intensity catcher Josh Gibson (Mykelti Williamson) and aging ace pitcher Satchell Paige (Delroy Lindo) compete for the attentions of Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey (Edward Herrmann) as he scouts for talent in the Negro leagues. When Rickey signs Paige's youthful teammate, Jackie Robinson (Blair Underwood), he makes baseball history — and creates a rift between three friends that may not mend easily.
Director
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Producer
Robert Papazian
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 1, 2001
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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