Soul of the Game
Soul of the Game
Release: 1996-04-20
·Runtime: 94m
·★ 4.6
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Gary Hoffman Productions
Mike Medavoy Productions
HBO
Cast
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
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
Crew
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Director
Jimmy Ortega
Stunts
April Weeden
Stunts
Judi Giovanni
Set Decoration
Jono Oliver
Second Assistant Director
Jules Labarthe
"C" Camera Operator
Greg Gardiner
"B" Camera Operator
Geary McLeod
"C" Camera Operator
Sean Everett
Property Master
Kelsey Shaw McNeal
Second Assistant "B" Camera
Chris Haarhoff
Steadicam Operator
Carl Zittrer
Music Editor
Bob Minor
Stunt Coordinator
Barbara Harris
ADR Voice Casting