42 (2013)
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.
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Jackie Robinson -
Branch Rickey -
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Leo Durocher -
Dixie Walker -
Pee Wee Reese -
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Ben Chapman -
Ralph Branca -
Harold Parrott -
Red Barber -
Clyde Sukeforth -
Burt Shotton -
Kirby Higbe -
Mr. Brock
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Director:
Brian HelgelandWriter:
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Awards
3 wins & 20 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
When calling the catch of a fly ball in the movie, broadcaster Red Barber says "Back, back, back..." In another play-by-play call, he exclaims "Oh, Doctor!" Contrary to popular belief, Barber didn't use either line regularly. Barber said the only time he used those lines in a broadcast was when he called Al Gionfriddo's dramatic, game-saving catch off of Joe DiMaggio in the 1947 World Series. Since recordings of that Barber call became so famous, many people assumed they were trademark calls.
Quotes
Leo Durocher:
Nice guys finish last.
Goofs
The scene in which Pee Wee Reese puts his arm around Jackie at a game in Cincinnati occurred in 1948, not 1947.
Soundtracks
Shame On YouWritten by Spade Cooley (as Donnell Clyde Cooley, Jr.)
Performed by Spade Cooley
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Plot Summary
Genres
Biography | Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
12 April 2013Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Rickwood Field - 1137 2nd Avenue W, Birmingham, Alabama, USABox Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$27,487,144 14 April 2013
Gross USA:
$95,020,213
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$97,470,701
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