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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991): Cast

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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story is a 1991 drama directed by Richard Michaels, starring Mario Van Peebles, Lynn Whitfield and Susan Ruttan. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Richard Michaels
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story About?

The premise of A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story without spoilers.

Ricky Bell, an All‑Pro running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who succumbed to a rare muscle disease at the height of his career, and in his final season, forms a deep bond with a father‑less, disabled boy. Bell strives to be a big brother figure, and as his own illness progresses, the boy’s bravery becomes Bell’s source of inspiration.

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story Themes & Keywords

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  • american football
  • handicap
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Cast & crew

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story Cast

Mario Van Peebles leads the cast, with Lynn Whitfield and Susan Ruttan. Directed by Richard Michaels; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story

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From the director

More from Richard Michaels

More films directed by Richard Michaels: Father and Scout, Backfield in Motion, Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean and Red River.

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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story?

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story released?

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story was released on April 2, 1991.

Who directed A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story?

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story was directed by Richard Michaels.

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Who is in the cast of A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story?

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story stars Mario Van Peebles, Lynn Whitfield and Susan Ruttan, among 6 credited actors.

Does A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story have a post-credit scene?

No. A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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