A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story

5.1(9 votes)
1991
1h 40m
Drama

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.

Production

Landsburg Company, Procter & Gamble Productions

Cast

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles

Susan Ruttan

Susan Ruttan

Lane R. Davis

Lane R. Davis

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield

Adam Faraizl

Adam Faraizl

Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

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