DramaTV Movie
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7.3 / 10 IMDb February 22, 1974 1h 40m
This movie details the struggles of former Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella to adapt to life in a wheelchair following his crippling automobile accident in 1959. Cinematographer Ted Voigtlander was Emmy-nominated.
Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Release Date
February 22, 1974
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Paul Winfield
as Roy Campanella
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Sam Brockington
Ruby Dee
as Ruth Campanella
Ramon Bieri
as Walter O'Malley
Ketty Lester
as Roy Campanella's Mother
Julian Burton
as Dr. Rusk
Lloyd Gough
as Surgeon
Eric Scott Woods
as Roy Campanella as a Boy
Joe De Santis
as Roy Campanella's Father
Len Lesser
as Man at Accident
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Ty Henderson
as David Campanella
Matthew Beard
as Stymie
Joe E. Tata
as 'Pee Wee' Reese
Production Companies
Metromedia Producers CorporationAdvertisement
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