22 February 1974 Drama, TV Movie 100 mins
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.
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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
Ty Henderson as David Campanella
Matthew Beard as Stymie
Joe E. Tata as 'Pee Wee' Reese
Michael Landon Director
Steve Gethers Teleplay
Gerald I. Isenberg Producer
Michel Legrand Original Music Composer
Ruby Ford Hairstylist
Ted Voigtlander Director of Photography
Phil Abramson Set Decoration
Rodger Maus Art Direction
Roy Campanella Novel
John A. Martinelli Editor
Eddie Foy III Casting
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United States 22 February 1974
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