42 (2013)

The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.

Director:

Brian Helgeland

Writer:

Brian Helgeland (screenplay)

Stars:

Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chadwick Boseman	...	Jackie Robinson
Harrison Ford	...	Branch Rickey
Nicole Beharie	...	Rachel Robinson
Christopher Meloni	...	Leo Durocher
Ryan Merriman	...	Dixie Walker
Lucas Black	...	Pee Wee Reese
Andre Holland	...	Wendell Smith
Alan Tudyk	...	Ben Chapman
Hamish Linklater	...	Ralph Branca
T.R. Knight	...	Harold Parrott
John C. McGinley	...	Red Barber
Toby Huss	...	Clyde Sukeforth
Max Gail	...	Burt Shotton
Brad Beyer	...	Kirby Higbe
James Pickens Jr.	...	Mr. Brock

Storyline

The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.

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Plot Keywords:

Brooklyn Dodgers | Athlete | Number As Title | African American | Baseball | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 April 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Jackie Robinson Project

Filming Locations:

Rickwood Field - 1137 2nd Avenue W, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Legendary Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The role of Branch Rickey was originally intended for Robert Redford.

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Quotes

[from trailer]
Branch Rickey: Jackie Robinson. A black man in white baseball.

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Connections

Version of The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)

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Soundtracks

"I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town"
Written by Roy Jordan, William Westley Weldon
Performed by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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