Ricky Bell
Search results
Network. CBS. Release. April 2, 1991. ( 1991-04-02) Ricky Bell. A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story is a 1991 CBS made-for-TV movie that recounts the life of Ricky Bell, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back sickened with dermatomyositis, and Ryan Blankenship, a physically impaired child. The movie takes place during the 1981 Buccaneers ...
- Biography Drama Sport
Apr 2, 1991 · A TV movie about the friendship between NFL player Ricky Bell and a disabled boy, Ryan Blankenship. Based on a true story, the film explores the themes of hope, courage and sportsmanship.
- (281)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Richard Michaels
- 1991-04-02
A 1999 biographical film about Ricky Bell, a former member of the New Edition boy band and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back. The movie follows his journey from childhood to adulthood, and his friendship with a handicapped boy.
- Richard Michaels
- Biography
- Mario Van Peebles
Synopsis. 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 ...
- Richard Michaels
- 3
- Mario Van Peebles
A television movie based on the true story of Ricky Bell, an athlete whose professional football career was shortened by neuromuscular disease and his inspirational effect on a physically challenged boy.
- Richard Michaels
- Polly Holliday
Apr 2, 1991 · 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. Richard Michaels. Director. Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare ...
People also ask
Is 'triumph of the heart' a real Ricky Bell Story?
How did Ricky Bell die?
What is the plot of a triumph of the heart?
How did Ricky Bell end up being an inspiration?
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (TV) A poignant story in the mode of "Brian's Song" and "Something for Joey". This is the tale of 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 ...
