A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
7.1
1991
1 hr 40 min
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.
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- Cast：
- Mario Van Peebles , Susan Ruttan , Lynn Whitfield , Adam Faraizl , Polly Holliday
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That was an excellent one.
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Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
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There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
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The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.
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