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Quick Info

Rating

7.2/10

Release2013

Runtime2h 8m

StatusReleased

Budget$40,000,000

Revenue$95,020,213

Production

Legendary Pictures

Movie

42

2013

2h 8m

7.2

Drama

Synopsis

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.

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