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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story

2.5

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Duration100 min.
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Release DateApr 2, 1991

Overview

Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.

Genres

  • Drama

Casts

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles

Susan Ruttan

Susan Ruttan

Lane R. Davis

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield

Adam Faraizl

Adam Faraizl

Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday