Soul of the Game (1996)
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.
Cast & Crew
Delroy Lindo
Satchel Paige
Mykelti Williamson
Josh Gibson
Edward Herrmann
Branch Rickey
R. Lee Ermey
Wilkie
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Lahoma
Gina Ravera
Grace
Obba Babatundé
Cum Posey
Cylk Cozart
Zo Perry
J.D. Hall
Gus Greenlee
Jerry Hardin
Happy Chandler
Brent Jennings
Frank Duncan
Richard Riehle
Pete Harmon
Blair Underwood
Jackie Robinson
Paul Bates
Orderly #1
Bruce Beatty
Reporter
Guy Boyd
Clark Griffith
Gregg Burge
Bill Robinson
Mimi Cozzens
Jane Rickey
Daniel Estrin
Paperboy
Erika Flores
Girl
Jesse D. Goins
John Givens Reporter
Joseph Latimore
Jesse Williams
Bob Minor
Goon #2
Jon Pennell
Steve Buckley
Lou Richards
Radio Announcer
Terrence Riggins
Orderly #2
Kevin Sifuentes
Waiter
Tim Snay
Umpire #1
Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
Supervisor
Darnell Suttles
Goon #1
Isaiah Washington
Adult Willie Mays
Oscar Williams
Grays Manager
Kevin Kelly Brown, Gary Hoffman
Executive Producer
Robert Papazian
Producer
David Himmelstein
Screenplay
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Director
