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Movie

42(2013)

DramaSports
Directed by Brian Helgeland
Runtime 128 min
Written by Brian Helgeland
IMDb7.2/10

Synopsis

In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball facing unabashed racism from the public, the press and other players.

Cast

Chadwick BosemanHarrison FordNicole BeharieChristopher MeloniRyan MerrimanLucas BlackAndré HollandAlan Tudyk

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