In 1946, Branch Rickey, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous color line when he signed Jackie Robinson to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.
Jackie Robinson
Branch Rickey
Rachel Robinson
Leo Durocher
Dixie Walker
Pee Wee Reese
Wendell Smith
Ben Chapman
Ralph Branca
Harold Parrott
Red Barber
Clyde Sukeforth
Burt Shotton
Kirby Higbe
Mr. Brock
Joe Garagiola
Clay Hopper
Eddie Stanky
Bobby Bragan
Ed Charles
Ed's Mother
Fritz Ostermueller
Luther
Happy Chandler
Bob Cooke
Mallie
Duff Harris
Phillie One
Phillie Two
Monarch Batter
Reporter Three
Herb Pennock
Fan Two
Miss Bishop
Policeman
Spectator One
Spectator Two
Doctor
Jimmy Powers
Eddie Dyer
Photographer
Cracker
Hotel Manager
Another Reporter
Jane Ann
Racist City Island Fan
White Gas Station Attendant
Boy
Bus Driver
Alice
Laraine Day
Umpire Five
Deland Umpire
Lawson Bowman (uncredited)
Executive Producer
Producer
Director
Screenplay