PennPerks+
The Hill
8/25/2023
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PG
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2 hr 6 min
- Genre:Drama, Biopic
- Director:Jeff Celentano
- Cast:Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford, Joelle Carter
Growing up impoverished in small-town Texas, young Rickey Hill shows an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball, despite being burdened by leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease. His stern, pastor father (Dennis Quaid) discourages Rickey from playing baseball to protect him from injury, and to have him follow in his footsteps and become a preacher. As a young man, Rickey (Colin Ford) becomes a baseball phenomenon. His desire to participate in a try-out for a legendary major league scout divides the family and threatens Rickey’s dream of playing professional baseball.