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Apr 17, 2013 · It went down pretty much the second way for Brian Helgeland, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “L.A Confidential” who wrote, and was behind the camera for, the surprise baseball hit of the...
- Jackie Robinson’s Widow Says ‘42’ Hits Home
“42” stars the Brooklyn-raised, Oxford-educated newcomer...
- Roger Ebert: Career in Pictures
Ebert gave few TV appearances following his jaw surgery in...
- Jackie Robinson’s Widow Says ‘42’ Hits Home
12-10-2022. Share This article. Director Brian Helgeland's new movie, 42, covers Jackie Robinson's controversial start in major league baseball as he becomes the first African-American to don a pro-team's uniform. More than just covering the iconic figure who astonished critics and fans with his talent on the field, Helgeland also chronicles ...
Apr 9, 2013 · “Actually, it was Gene Hermanski [a Dodger outfielder] who said it,” says Helgeland, who wrote and directed “42,” opening Friday. “But I didn’t develop Gene as a character. I thought it was...
- Marshall Fine
He is best known for writing the screenplays for the films L.A. Confidential and Mystic River. He also wrote and directed the films 42, a biopic of Jackie Robinson, and Legend, about the rise and fall of the infamous London gangsters the Kray twins. His work on L.A. Confidential earned him the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Mar 26, 2013 · Brian Helgeland, the writer and director of “42,” reveals that he, like others, was unaware of the level of opposition and overt bigotry Robinson faced as the first African American to play for any major league team.
Apr 11, 2013 · Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford and Director Brian Helgeland Talk 42, Getting Involved in the Film, Jackie Robinson's Influence and His Portrayal in the Film. By Christina Radish.
Apr 11, 2013 · By Jacob Pomrenke. When Brian Helgeland sat down to write “42,” the new biographical film about Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson which premieres on Friday, April 12, he was determined to put audiences in the shoes of the Brooklyn Dodgers great during his rookie season in 1947.
