The Jackie Robinson Story

Name: The Jackie Robinson Story
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1950
Duration: 77 min

English • 1950 • 1h 17m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Alfred E. Green

Drama Family

Synopsis

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred E. Green

WriterLawrence Taylor, Arthur Mann

CinematographerErnest Laszlo

ComposerHerschel Burke Gilbert

EditorArthur H. Nadel

ProducerMort Briskin

Cast

Jackie Robinsonas Self

Ruby Deeas Rae Robinson

Minor Watsonas Branch Rickey

Louise Beaversas Jackie's Mother

Richard Laneas Hopper

Harry Shannonas Charlie

William 'Bill' Spauldingas Bill Spaulding

Billy Wayneas Clyde Sukeforth

Joel Fluellenas Mack Robinson

Kenny Washingtonas Tigers Manager

Pat Flahertyas Karpen

Larry McGrathas Umpire

Emmett Smithas Catcher

Howard Louis McNeelyas Jackie, as a boy

Marvelle Andreas Pete's Wife (uncredited)

Bill Baldwinas Baseball Broadcaster (uncredited)

Sam Balteras Baseball Announcer in Booth (uncredited)