In 1945, the world of baseball is divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. One team will be the first to sign a black player and only one player will be the first to take the field. The Brooklyn Dodgers want to make the deal that will make history. But the man they choose will have to be more than a great player - he has to have the charisma of a star. It soon comes down to three powerful and extraordinary players: legendary pitcher Satchel Paige; the greatest hitter in baseball Josh Gibson; and a rookie by the name of Jackie Robinson. Three player - three friends - three champions. Together they are unbeatable - but only one will cross the home plate into history.
Cast and Crew
Delroy Lindo
Satchel Paige
Mykelti Williamson
Josh Gibson
Edward Herrmann
Branch Rickey
R. Lee Ermey
Wilkie
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Lahoma
Gina Ravera
Grace
Obba Babatundé
Cum Posey
Cylk Cozart
Zo Perry
J.D. Hall
Gus Greenlee
Jerry Hardin
Happy Chandler
Brent Jennings
Frank Duncan
Richard Riehle
Pete Harmon
Blair Underwood
Jackie Robinson
Armand Asselin
Rip
Joey Banks
Link Rudolph
Paul Bates
Orderly #1
Bruce Beatty
Reporter
Guy Boyd
Clark Griffith
Stacye P. Branche
Ella Fitzgerald
Gregg Burge
Bill Robinson
Ed Cambridge
Bellhop
Mimi Cozzens
Jane Rickey
Daniel Estrin
Paperboy
Zaid Farid
Clerk
Edith Fields
Nurse
Erika Flores
Girl
Holiday Freeman
Lillian the Secretary
Jesse D. Goins
John Givens Reporter
Tracy D. Holliway
Marian Anderson
David Johnson
Roy Campanella
Johnny G. Jones
Hotel Manager
Jonathon Lamer
Cardinal
Joseph Latimore
Jesse Williams
William Bruce Lukens
Umpire #3
Bob Minor
Goon #2
Edwin EdVanzd
Young Willie Mays
Jon Pennell
Steve Buckley
Alex Rascovar
Boy
Lou Richards
Radio Announcer
Terrence Riggins
Orderly #2
Joe Rodriguez
Dodger
Al Rossi
Mayor LaGuardia
Kevin Sifuentes
Waiter
Tim Snay
Umpire #1
Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
Supervisor
Darnell Suttles
Goon #1
Arthur Tipp
Umpire (Home Plate)
Isaiah Washington
Adult Willie Mays
Harvey Williams
Cat Mays
Oscar Williams
Grays Manager
Videos & Trailers
Preview Clip: Soul of the Game (1996, Delroy Lindo, Blair Underwood, Mykelti Williamson)