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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story · 1991

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Richard Michaels, starring Mario Van Peebles, Susan Ruttan, Lane R. Davis.

DramaTV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Mario Van Peebles, Susan Ruttan, Lane R. Davis, Lynn Whitfield, Adam Faraizl, Polly Holliday

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What is "A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story" about?

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.

When was "A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story" released?

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story was released in 1991.

Who stars in "A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story"?

The cast includes Mario Van Peebles, Susan Ruttan, Lane R. Davis, Lynn Whitfield.