Summaries

Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige, star pitcher in the Negro Leagues, and later in the major leagues. Traces his life from his troubled youth, including his life in a detention school for Negroes, to his highs and lows in baseball, and in his personal life.—Jerry Milani <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • african american
  • character name in title
  • racism
  • historical event
  • baseball
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Sport
Release date May 30, 1981
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies Satie Productions Ltd. TBA Productions Inc. Triseme

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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