The Jackie Robinson Story 74 years old

You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!

The Jackie Robinson Story

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.

Credits

The Jackie Robinson Story Cast

Name Character
Ruby Dee She was 27, 91 years old when she died as Rae Robinson
Richard Lane He was 50, 83 years old when he died as Clay Hopper, Montreal Manager
Louise Beavers She was 48, 60 years old when she died as Jackie's Mother
Harry Shannon He was 59, 74 years old when he died as Frank Shaughnessy, Dodger Executive
Ben Lessy He was 48, 90 years old when he died as Shorty, Montreal Player
Jackie Robinson He was 31, 53 years old when he died as himself
Minor Watson He was 60, 75 years old when he died as Branch Rickey, President Brooklyn Dodgers

The Jackie Robinson Story Crew

Name Department
Ernest Laszlo as Director of Photography. He was 52 (85) years old when He died Camera
Mort Briskin as Producer. He was 36 (86) years old when He died Production
Alfred Edward Green as Director. He was 60 (71) years old when He died Directing
Lawrence Taylor as Writer. He was 8 (now 65) years old Writing
Arthur H. Nadel as Editor. He was 29 (68) years old when He died Editing
The Jackie Robinson Story poster
The Jackie Robinson Story (74 years)

You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!

  • Release day: Tuesday, May 16, 1950
  • Runtime: 76 minutes