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Apr 12, 2013 · 42: Directed by Brian Helgeland. With Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni. In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process.
42 is a 2013 American biographical sports film about baseball player Jackie Robinson, the first black athlete to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the modern era. Written and directed by Brian Helgeland , the film stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson, alongside Harrison Ford , Nicole Beharie , Christopher Meloni , André Holland , Lucas ...
42. The true story of an American legend. 16,008 IMDb 7.5 2 h 8 min 2013. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Sports · Compelling · Inspiring. Subscribe to Max for $9.99/month, rent, or buy. Watch with Max. Start your subscription. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy movie. HD $14.99 $9.99. More purchase. options.
Apr 12, 2013 · 81% Tomatometer 193 Reviews 85% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball's notorious color...
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In 1946, Jackie Robinson is a Black League baseball player who never takes racism lying down. Branch Rickey is a Major League team executive with a bold idea. To that end, Rickey recruits Robinson to break the unspoken color line as the first modern African American Major League player.
Apr 11, 2013 · For this reason alone, “42” is a valuable film — a long overdue, serious big-screen biopic about one of the most important American pioneers of the 20th century.But this is more a ground-rule double than a grand slam.As written and directed by Brian Helgeland, “42” is competent, occasionally rousing and historically respectful — but ...
About. 42. DRAMA. In 1946, facing unabashed racism from every side, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to an professional athletic contract breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line.
Release Year. 2013. Rating Information. PG-13. About This Movie. In 1946, Branch Rickey, general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, signs Jackie Robinson to the team in defiance of major league baseball's notorious color barrier. More. Cast and Crew. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni.
Apr 12, 2013 · Hero is a word we often hear in the world of sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. 42 tells the story of two men -- the great Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) and the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) -- whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing...
Apr 12, 2013 · Overview. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous colour line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players.
