Soul of the Game
1996In 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.
Acted in
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
J.D. Hall
as Gus Greenlee
Jerry Hardin
as Happy Chandler
Brent Jennings
as Frank Duncan
Richard Riehle
as Pete Harmon
Blair Underwood
as Jackie Robinson
Armand Asselin
as Rip
Joey Banks
as Link Rudolph
Paul Bates
as Orderly #1
Bruce Beatty
as Reporter
Guy Boyd
as Clark Griffith
Stacye P. Branche
as Ella Fitzgerald
Gregg Burge
as Bill Robinson
Ed Cambridge
as Bellhop
Mimi Cozzens
as Jane Rickey
Daniel Estrin
as Paperboy
Zaid Farid
as Clerk
Edith Fields
as Nurse
Erika Flores
as Girl
Holiday Freeman
as Lillian the Secretary
Jesse D. Goins
as John Givens Reporter
Tracy D. Holliway
as Marian Anderson
David Johnson
as Roy Campanella
Johnny G. Jones
as Hotel Manager
Jonathon Lamer
as Cardinal
Joseph Latimore
as Jesse Williams
William Bruce Lukens
as Umpire #3
Bob Minor
as Goon #2
Edwin EdVanzd
as Young Willie Mays
Jon Pennell
as Steve Buckley
Alex Rascovar
as Boy
Lou Richards
as Radio Announcer
Terrence Riggins
as Orderly #2
Joe Rodriguez
as Dodger
Al Rossi
as Mayor LaGuardia
Kevin Sifuentes
as Waiter
Tim Snay
as Umpire #1
Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
as Supervisor
Darnell Suttles
as Goon #1
Arthur Tipp
as Umpire (Home Plate)
Isaiah Washington
as Adult Willie Mays
Harvey Williams
as Cat Mays
Oscar Williams
as Grays Manager