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  • Chadwick A. Boseman

    Chadwick A. Boseman

    Jackie Robinson

  • Harrison Ford

    Harrison Ford

    Branch Rickey

  • Nicole Beharie

    Nicole Beharie

    Rachel Robinson

  • Christopher Meloni

    Christopher Meloni

    Leo Durocher

  • T.R. Knight

    T.R. Knight

    Harold Parro

  • John C. McGinley

    John C. McGinley

    Red Barber

  • Jon Bernthal

    Jon Bernthal

  • Alan Tudyk

    Alan Tudyk

    Ben Chapman

Credits
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  • Brian Helgeland

    Brian Helgeland

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Kirk Ellis

    Kirk Ellis

    Screenwriter

  • David McKenna

    David McKenna

    Screenwriter

  • Thomas Tull

    Thomas Tull

    Producer

  • Jon Jashni

    Jon Jashni

    Executive Producer

  • Dick Cook

    Dick Cook

    Executive Producer

  • Jason Clark

    Jason Clark

    Executive Producer

  • Don Burgess

    Don Burgess

    Director of Photography

Latest News

  1. Watch Video Box Office Report: Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion' Rockets to Solid $38.2 Million Opening

    Box Office Report: Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion' Rockets to Solid $38.2 Million Opening

    8:43 am PDT 4/21/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: Universal's sci-fi epic earns the actor his best North American opening outside of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise and "War of the Worlds"; "G.I. Joe" crosses the $300 million mark internationally after debuting in China to a stellar $33 million. READ MORE

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  2. Box Office Report: Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion' Headed for $38.5 Million Weekend

    Box Office Report: Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion' Headed for $38.5 Million Weekend

    8:31 am PDT 4/20/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Universal's sci-fi epic will mark one of the actor's best domestic opening in recent times; Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko co-star. READ MORE

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  3. Watch Video '42's' Chadwick Boseman: 'I Would Love to Play Jimi Hendrix' (Video)

    '42's' Chadwick Boseman: 'I Would Love to Play Jimi Hendrix' (Video)

    2:09 pm PDT 4/19/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The actor tells THR he is hoping to do more biopics, saying, “As an African-American actor, a lot of our stories haven’t been told.” READ MORE

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  4. Watch Video Chadwick Boseman on Portraying Jackie Robinson in '42'

    Chadwick Boseman on Portraying Jackie Robinson in '42'

    1:26 pm PDT 4/19/2013
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    Chadwick Boseman on the success of Brian Helgeland's '42' and starring as Jackie Robinson. READ MORE

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  5. Boston Marathon Bombing: LAPD to Increase Security at Dodgers Game

    Boston Marathon Bombing: LAPD to Increase Security at Dodgers Game

    2:40 pm PDT 4/15/2013
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    "42" star Harrison Ford will throw out the first pitch as planned, a Warner Bros. spokesperson tells THR. READ MORE

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  6. Box Office Report: Baseball Pic '42' Scores With a $27.3 Million Opening

    Box Office Report: Baseball Pic '42' Scores With a $27.3 Million Opening

    8:39 am PDT 4/14/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    UPDATE: "Scary Movie 5," the weekend's other new wide release, settles for $15.2 million, while Tom Cruise's "Oblivion" opens in the No. 1 position overseas. READ MORE

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  7. Box Office Report: '42' Hits It Big With a $9 Million Friday Opening

    Box Office Report: '42' Hits It Big With a $9 Million Friday Opening

    9:07 am PDT 4/13/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    "Scary Movie 5," featuring Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan, forced into second place with a $5.5 million bow. READ MORE

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  8. Box Office Report: Jackie Robinson Pic '42' Takes the Early Lead

    Box Office Report: Jackie Robinson Pic '42' Takes the Early Lead

    4:34 pm PDT 4/12/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    UPDATE: The horror parody "Scary Movie 5," featuring Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan, is currently heading for a $13 million-plus weekend. READ MORE

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  9. Becoming Jackie Robinson: How Chadwick Boseman Landed the Lead in '42'

    Becoming Jackie Robinson: How Chadwick Boseman Landed the Lead in '42'

    8:00 am PDT 4/12/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    Director Brian Helgeland recalls the actor’s “big and brave” audition that got him the part. READ MORE

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  10. In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of '42,' 'To the Wonder' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of '42,' 'To the Wonder' and More

    9:00 pm PDT 4/11/2013
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    What THR's critics say about the movies opening this week, including "42" and "To the Wonder." READ MORE

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  11. Box Office Preview: 'Scary Movie 5,' '42' to Face Off for Top Spot

    Box Office Preview: 'Scary Movie 5,' '42' to Face Off for Top Spot

    4:03 pm PDT 4/11/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    UPDATE: The Jackie Robinson biopic went up to bat ahead of the horror movie parody featuring Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan by collecting $500,000 at Thursday night shows. READ MORE

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  12. '42' Star Chadwick Boseman: Jackie Robinson's Widow 'Overjoyed' By Biopic

    '42' Star Chadwick Boseman: Jackie Robinson's Widow 'Overjoyed' By Biopic

    1:16 pm PDT 4/10/2013
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    The actor tells THR that Rachel Robinson’s stamp of approval felt like a “great, great compliment.” READ MORE

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  13. '42' L.A. Premiere: Hollywood Celebrates the Legend of Jackie Robinson

    '42' L.A. Premiere: Hollywood Celebrates the Legend of Jackie Robinson

    10:35 am PDT 4/10/2013
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    The film's stars, Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford and Christopher Meloni, stepped out at the Chinese Theatre on Tuesday for the Hollywood Debut of "42." The film, produced and financed by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros., is set to hit theaters nationwide Friday. READ MORE

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  14. Review
    42: Film Review

    42: Film Review

    10:00 am PDT 4/9/2013
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    Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford provide engaging performances as Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey in the Legendary/Warner Bros. drama about the man who broke MLB's color line. READ MORE

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  15. '42' Clip: Do You Think God Likes Baseball?

    12:00 am PST 1/3/2013
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    Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) warns another manager about the repercussions if he stops his team from playing against Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman). READ MORE

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  16. '42' Clip: People Aren't Going To Like This

    12:00 am PST 1/1/2013
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    Harrison Ford drills Chadwick Boseman on the necessity of good behavior. READ MORE

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  17. '42' Trailer

    12:00 am PST 12/8/2012
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    Jackie Robinson faces mounting adversity in the new trailer for Brian Helgeland's biopic '42'. READ MORE

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Summary

Biopic chronicling the life of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.

Company Info

  • Warner Bros. Pictures Studio
  • Legendary Entertainment Production Company