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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1991-04-02

Runtime: 100 mins

Director: Richard Michaels

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story

Production Companies: Landsburg Company, Procter & Gamble Productions

Production Countries: United States of America

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