Review of The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) by Kayla S — 17 Mar 2007

I think it's sweet that Jackie Robinson portrays himself.

This review of The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) was written by Kayla S on 17 Mar 2007.

The Jackie Robinson Story has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul M (2,133) on 11 Dec 2007

Very good story about Robinson (who plays himself) breaking into Major League Baseball. Begs for a good remake…

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By Nell Minow (2,357) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 28 Dec 2010

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By Cha T (222) on 12 Dec 2008

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By Linda W (104) on 24 May 2012

First black man allowed to play professional baseball…

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By James R (2,282) on 27 Dec 2011

Super bad film quality and cheesy acting but still a decent tale of Jackie and the hardships he faced played pro baseball in the all white era…

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By John Y (1,135) on 02 Jul 2011

The person who thought Jackie Robinson would make a good actor should be taken out back and shot…

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By Richard W (618) on 17 Apr 2012

Jackie Robinson played himself in this 1950 movie. Not. Only a great ball player Robinson played football & basketball in college…

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By Mark B (2,206) on 16 Feb 2013

I have to appreciate this film because it made an effort to tell this incredible story with the only actor who could do it justice and that…

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By Thomas F (401) on 10 Jun 2007

The movie is not a great movie, but the story behind the movie is what gives the movie such a great rating…

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By Sue K (66) on 12 Dec 2008

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