A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
Not Rated
Drama
Starring: Mario Van Peebles, Susan Ruttan, Lane R. Davis, Lynn Whitfield, Adam Faraizl
Writer: N/A
Release Date:
April 2, 1991
April 2, 1991
Ratings:
5.1 / 10
5.1 / 10
Director:
Richard Michaels
Richard Michaels
Companies:
Landsburg Company
Landsburg Company
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.
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