The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson (1990)
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- M
- 1h 40min
- Biography, Drama
- 15 Oct 1990 (USA)
- TV Movie
A film about the early life of the baseball star in the army and in particular his court-martial for insubordination regarding segregation.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.
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| Andre Braugher | ... |
Jackie Robinson
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| Daniel Stern | ... |
William Cline
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| Ruby Dee | ... |
Jackie's mother
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| Stan Shaw | ... |
Joe Louis
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| Paul Dooley | ... |
Willy Bailey
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| Kasi Lemmons | ... |
Rachel
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| J.A. Preston | ... |
Wendell Smith
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| Michael Greene | ... |
Captain Dantley
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| Dale Dye | ... |
Colonel Paul L. Bates
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| Steven Williams | ... |
Satchel Paige
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| Noble Willingham |
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| Gary Grubbs | ... |
Coach
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| Bruce Dern | ... |
Scout Ed Higgins
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| Don Hood | ... |
Maj. Foley
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Howard French | ... |
Sgt. McEllroy
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| Jim Beaver | ... |
Maj. Trimble
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Travis Swords | ... |
Prosecutor
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| Russell Curry | ... |
Mack at 21
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Hank Stone | ... |
First Sergeant
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| Joseph Whaley | ... |
Soldier #1
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Lenny Hicks | ... |
Soldier #2
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Lance Slaughter | ... |
Soldier #3
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| Peter Parros | ... |
Gordon Jones
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Nancy Cheryll Davis | ... |
Loretta Jones
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| J. Michael Flynn | ... |
Officer on Duty
(as Michael Flynn)
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| Robert DoQui | ... |
Top Sergeant
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| Dale Swann | ... |
Dr. Smith
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| Blumen Young | ... |
Bus Driver
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| Glenn Morshower | ... |
Capt. Spencer
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Charles Kahlenberg | ... |
Inquiry Officer
(as Charles James Kahlenberg)
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Donald Craig | ... |
President of the Court
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| Haskell V. Anderson III | ... |
Second Young Officer
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Billy Kane | ... |
Third Young Officer
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| Brenda Ballard | ... |
Miss Wharton
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Michael D. Hall | ... |
Black Soldier
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Ken Kerman | ... |
Asch
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| Chris Kinkade | ... |
Cpl. Dwight
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Paul Scallan | ... |
White Soldier
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| Aaron Seville | ... |
Young Soldier
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Curtis Bradford | ... |
Dispatcher
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| Russell Hodgkinson | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Larry Peerce | ||
Written by
| L. Travis Clark | ... | (story) & |
| Steve Duncan | ... | (story) |
| L. Travis Clark | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Steve Duncan | ... | (teleplay) and |
| Clayton Frohman | ... | (teleplay) (as Clay Frohman) and |
| Dennis Lynton Clark | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| L. Travis Clark | ... | producer |
| Robert M. Sertner | ... | executive producer |
| Frank von Zerneck | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Stanley Clarke | ||
Cinematography by
| Don Burgess | ||
Editing by
| Eric A. Sears | ||
| Bob Wyman | ||
Editorial Department
| Susanne Gervay | ... | negative cutter |
| Don Guidice | ... | assistant editor |
| Scot Scalise | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Roy Alan Amaral | ||
Makeup Department
| Patty York | ... | makeup department head |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Nandi Bowe | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jerome M. Siegel | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Doug Sieck | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Walter Gorey | ... | boom operator |
| Walter Hoylman | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Curtis Bradford | ... | key grip |
| Peter Clarson | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Tim Collins | ... | dolly grip |
| Shawn Ensign | ... | grip |
| Gregg Wallace | ... | grip |
Music Department
| Jeff Marsh | ... | orchestrator |
| David Sibley | ... | music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Lisa Etherington | ... | production accountant |
| Barbara Gregson | ... | film researcher |
| Rodney Saulsberry | ... | adr/voice talent |
| Ralph Berge | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| Adam D. Wright | ... | distribution executive (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cannes Home Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
- Roadshow Home Video (1991) (Australia) (VHS)
- TNT (original airing)
- Turner Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Turner Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (video) (Laserdisc)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The early life of the future baseball star is told here. Jackie Robinson was a young college student and athlete who learned never to take racist attacks lying down. This eventually gets him into trouble when he is drafted in World War II and assigned to a Texas training camp deep in the racist south. The film climaxes when Jackie Robinson must face a court-martial for insubordination when he refused to go to the back of the bus when the white bus driver ordered him, knowing that he was in his rights to do so.
Written by Kenneth Chisholm |
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Did You Know?
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