The Jackie Robinson Story (1950): Cast
The Jackie Robinson Story is a 1950 family drama directed by Alfred E. Green, starring Joel Fluellen as Mack Robinson, Jackie Robinson and Dewey Robinson. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Eagle-Lion Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Jackie Robinson Story About?
The premise of The Jackie Robinson Story without spoilers.
Experience the triumphs of Jackie Robinson—hit, run, and slide alongside the man who broke baseball’s color barrier. This biography follows his early years in the Negro leagues, his historic 1947 debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and his lasting impact on both the sport and the civil‑rights movement.
The Jackie Robinson Story Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- character name as title
- jackie robinson character
- four word title
- self improvement
- trust
- baseball
- brooklyn dodgers
- underdog
- civil rights movement
- civil rights
- racial segregation
- race relations
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- baseball movie
- brooklyn new york city
- sports team
- cat
- black cat
- actor playing himself
- new york city
- racism
- negro league baseball
- african american
- autobiographical
- breakthrough hero
- 20th century
- 1940s
- branch rickey character
- year 1947
The Jackie Robinson Story Cast & Characters
Joel Fluellen leads the cast as Mack Robinson, with Jackie Robinson and Dewey Robinson as Brooklyn Fan in Stands (uncredited). Directed by Alfred E. Green; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alfred E. Green
- Joel Fluellen as Mack Robinson
- Jackie Robinson as themselves
- Dewey Robinson as Brooklyn Fan in Stands (uncredited)
- Franklyn Farnum as Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Jackie Robinson Story
· 34 more- Donald Kerr Reporter (uncredited)
- Louise Beavers Jackie's Mother
- Pat Flaherty Karpen
- Harry Shannon Charlie
- Billy Wayne Clyde Sukeforth
- Richard Lane Hopper
- Dick Wessel Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
- Ben Welden Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
- Minor Watson Branch Rickey
- Tom Coleman Sports Board Clerk (uncredited)
- Joe Devlin Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
- Ruby Dee Rae Robinson
- Charles Morton Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
- Joe Gray Dalby (uncredited)
- Ralph Montgomery Reporter (uncredited)
- Jimmie Dodd UCLA Scout (uncredited)
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- Larry McGrath Umpire
- Roy Glenn Mr. Gaines - Attorney (uncredited)
- Bill Baldwin Baseball Broadcaster (uncredited)
- Bernie Hamilton Ernie
- Joe Kirk Tony (uncredited)
- Phyllis Kennedy Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
- Mildred Boyd Roommate of Rae (uncredited)
- Ben Lessy Shorty
- Emmett Smith Catcher
- Sam Balter Baseball Announcer in Booth (uncredited)
- George Dockstader Bill
- Laurence Criner Minister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)
- Kenny Washington Tigers Manager
- Dick Williams Jersey City Pitcher/Second Baseman (uncredited)
- Howard Louis McNeely Jackie, as a boy
- Marvelle Andre Pete's Wife (uncredited)
- George Metkovich Baseball Player (uncredited)
- William 'Bill' Spaulding Bill Spaulding
More from Alfred E. Green
More films directed by Alfred E. Green: Top Banana, The Eddie Cantor Story, Paris Model and Invasion, U.S.A..
The Jackie Robinson Story Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Jackie Robinson Story.
Cars in The Jackie Robinson Story
5 cars on screen, including the 1937 Beck Steeliner and the Flxible Clipper.
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1937 Beck Steeliner Minor role -
Flxible Clipper Minor role -
1942 Ford Bus Minor role -
1940 Studebaker Commander Background role
The Jackie Robinson Story Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “A Jackie Robinson sztori” and “L'Histoire de Jackie Robinson”.
- Also known as
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- A Jackie Robinson sztori
- L'Histoire de Jackie Robinson
- 杰基·罗宾逊的故事
- Opowieść o Jakie Robinsonie
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The Jackie Robinson Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Jackie Robinson Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jackie Robinson Story?
The Jackie Robinson Story runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was The Jackie Robinson Story released?
The Jackie Robinson Story was released on May 16, 1950.
Who directed The Jackie Robinson Story?
The Jackie Robinson Story was directed by Alfred E. Green.
More films by Alfred E. Green Who is in the cast of The Jackie Robinson Story?
The Jackie Robinson Story stars Joel Fluellen as Mack Robinson, Jackie Robinson and Dewey Robinson as Brooklyn Fan in Stands (uncredited), among 38 credited actors.
Does The Jackie Robinson Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Jackie Robinson Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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