25 Feb 1977
Slap Shot
To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition.
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In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball facing unabashed racism from the public, the press and other players.
Top Billed Cast
Chadwick Boseman Jackie Robinson
Harrison Ford Branch Rickey
Nicole Beharie Rachel Robinson
Christopher Meloni Leo Durocher
Ryan Merriman Dixie Walker
Lucas Black Pee Wee Reese
André Holland Wendell Smith
Alan Tudyk Ben Chapman
Hamish Linklater Ralph Branca
T. R. Knight Harold Parrott
John C. McGinley Red Barber
Toby Huss Clyde Sukeforth
Max Gail Burt Shotton
Brad Beyer Kirby Higbe
James Pickens Jr. Mr. Brock
Gino Anthony Pesi Joe Garagiola
Brett Cullen Clay Hopper
Jesse Luken Eddie Stanky
Jamey Holliday Pete Reiser
Derek Phillips Bobby Bragan
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