[dropcap]42[/dropcap] is a 2013 American biographical sports film written and directed by Brian Helgeland about the racial integration of American professional baseball by player Jackie Robinson, who wore jersey number 42 through his Major League career. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson, and Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey, with Alan Tudyk, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Andre Holland, Lucas Black, Hamish Linklater and Ryan Merriman appear in supporting roles.
The film received generally positive reviews and grossed over $116 million on a $40 million budget. 42 was released in North America on April 12, 2013. Read more on Wikipedia.
