A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991)

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.

Director: Richard Michaels
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Production: Landsburg Company, Procter & Gamble Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story?
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story was directed by Richard Michaels.
Who stars in A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story?
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story stars Mario Van Peebles, Susan Ruttan, Lane R. Davis, Lynn Whitfield, Adam Faraizl, Polly Holliday.
How long is A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story?
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story?
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story is a Drama film.
Where was A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story produced?
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story was produced in United States of America.