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42(2013)

2h 8mDramaEnglish
7.2/10
1,962 user ratings

In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.

Overview

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.

Director

Brian Helgeland

Studio

Legendary Pictures

Budget

$40M

Revenue

$95M

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Cast

Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman

as Jackie Robinson

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

as Branch Rickey

Nicole Beharie

Nicole Beharie

as Rachel Robinson

Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni

as Leo Durocher

Ryan Merriman

Ryan Merriman

as Dixie Walker

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

as Pee Wee Reese

André Holland

André Holland

as Wendell Smith

Alan Tudyk

Alan Tudyk

as Ben Chapman

Hamish Linklater

Hamish Linklater

as Ralph Branca

T. R. Knight

T. R. Knight

as Harold Parrott

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

as Red Barber

Toby Huss

Toby Huss

as Clyde Sukeforth

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2013

Runtime

2h 8m

Language

English

Rating

7.2 / 10

Budget

$40M

Box Office

$95M

Production Companies

Legendary Pictures

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What is 42 about?

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.

Who directed 42?

42 was directed by Brian Helgeland and released in 2013. It is a drama film.

How long is 42?

42 has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).

Who stars in 42?

The cast of 42 includes Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson, Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey, Nicole Beharie as Rachel Robinson, Christopher Meloni as Leo Durocher, Ryan Merriman as Dixie Walker and more.

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