The Hill
PG | 2 Hours 16 Minutes | Biography, Drama
Director: Jeff Celentano
Written By: Angelo Pizzo, Scott Marshall Smith, Bill Chaffin
Stars: Colin Ford, Dennis Quaid, Joelle Carter
Growing up impoverished in small-town Texas, young Rickey Hill shows an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball, despite being burdened by leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease. His stern, pastor father (DENNIS QUAID) discourages Rickey from playing baseball to protect him from injury, and to have him follow in his footsteps and become a preacher. As a young man, Rickey (COLIN FORD) becomes a baseball phenomenon. His desire to participate in a try-out for a legendary major league scout divides the family and threatens Rickey’s dream of playing professional baseball.
97% Audience Score
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