The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) The Jackie Robinson Story

The Jackie Robinson Story ★★★ 1950 Chronicles Robinson's rise from UCLA to his breakthrough as the first black man to play baseball in the major league. Robinson plays himself; the film deals honestly with the racial issues of the time. 76m/B VHS, DVD. Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers, Richard Lane, Harry Shannon, Joel Fluellen, Ben Lessy; Director: Alfred E. Green; Writer: Arthur Mann, Lawrence Taylor; Writer: Ernest Laszlo; Cameo: David Chudnow.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1950
Length (in minutes) 76
Display Black & White
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Joel Fluellen
Actor Minor Watson
Actor Richard Lane
Actor Jackie Robinson
Actor Ruby Dee
Actor Ben Lessy
Actor Louise Beavers
Actor Harry Shannon
Cameo David Chudnow
Cinematographer Ernest Laszlo
Director Alfred E. Green
Writer Lawrence Taylor
Writer Arthur Mann