Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige (1981)
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- 1h 38min
- Biography, Drama
- 31 May 1981 (USA)
- TV Movie
Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige, star pitcher in the Negro Leagues, and later in the major leagues. Traces his life from his troubled youth, including his life in a detention school for Negroes, to his highs and lows in baseball, and in his...
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Cast
| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... |
Leroy 'Satchel' Paige
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| Beverly Todd | ... |
Lahoma Brown
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| Cleavon Little | ... |
Rabbit
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Ernie Barnes | ... |
Josh Gibson
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| Clifton Davis | ... |
Cool Papa Bell
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| Hal Williams | ... |
Roberts
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| Taylor Lacher | ... |
Announcer
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| John Beradino | ... |
Jake Wells
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| Jim Davis | ... |
Mr. Wilkenson
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| Ossie Davis | ... |
Chuffy Russell
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| Tonea Stewart | ... |
Mama Paige
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J.R. Horne | ... |
Mr. Andrews
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Donnie Walker | ... |
Sugar Boy Porter
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| Don Blakely | ... |
Bartender
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| Candy Ann Brown | ... |
Ramona
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| Gloria Gifford | ... |
Darlene
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Leopoldo Mandeville | ... |
Chester
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Earle Willoughby | ... |
Dizzy Dean
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Colia LaFayett | ... |
Mrs. Parker
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Milton Stafford | ... |
Young Satchel
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James Unger | ... |
Wilson Paige
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Lawrence Johnson | ... |
Judge
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Bobby Angelle | ... |
Outfielder
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Bubba Phillips | ... |
Coach Hardy
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Jim Smith | ... |
White Batter
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James Michael Bailey | ... |
Mervyn
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| Cullen G. Chambers | ... |
Sportswriter (uncredited)
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Casey Dillistone | ... |
Running Boy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard A. Colla | ||
Written by
| Leroy 'Satchel' Paige | ... | (autobiography Maybe I'll Pitch Forever) |
| Ronald Rubin | ... | () |
Produced by
| Danny Arnold | ... | executive producer |
| Jordan Davis | ... | executive producer |
| Jimmy Hawkins | ... | producer |
| Stanley Rubin | ... | producer |
| Robert Stevens | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Jack Elliott | ||
Cinematography by
| Héctor R. Figueroa | ... | (as Héctor Figueroa) |
Editing by
| Bud S. Isaacs | ||
| LaReine Johnston | ||
Editorial Department
| Marilyn McMahon Adams | ... | assistant film editor (as Marilyn McMahon) |
Casting By
| Eleanor Ross | ||
Art Direction by
| Jim Bissell | ... | (as James D. Bissell) |
Set Decoration by
| James Hassinger | ... | (as Jim T. Hassinger) |
Costume Design by
| Kathleen Brodbeck | ||
| Harald Johnson | ||
Makeup Department
| Del Acevedo | ... | makeup artist |
| Joe DiBella | ... | makeup artist |
| Sandra Henderson | ... | hair stylist |
| Robert L. Stevenson | ... | hair stylist (as Robert Stevenson) |
Production Management
| Mark Brull | ... | production supervisor |
| Fred Slark | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John D. Benson | ... | first assistant director |
| Roger Carlton | ... | second assistant director |
| Ray Roman | ... | second assistant director |
| Charles Washburn | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Tommie Hawkins | ... | property master (as Tommy Hawkins) |
Sound Department
| Gene Corso | ... | sound effects |
| David Dockendorf | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Ted Gomillion | ... | sound re-recordist |
| James L. Honore | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Ted Keep | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Lorane Mitchell | ... | sound effects |
| Bill Teague | ... | sound mixer |
| Martin Varno | ... | sound effects |
| Vanessa Theme Ament | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ralph Gerling | ... | camera operator (as Ralph Girling) |
| Clark Postal | ... | gaffer |
| Bob Rust | ... | key grip |
| George Spiro Dibie | ... | additional photographer |
| Dean Williams | ... | still photographer |
Location Management
| Larry Albers | ... | location coordinator |
| Ward Emling | ... | film commisioner: Mississippi |
| Walterine Odom | ... | film commisioner: Mississippi |
| Tom Udell | ... | location auditor |
Music Department
| Daniel J. Johnson | ... | music editor (as Dan Johnson) |
| Ken Johnson | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Vivian Jones | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael Connolly | ... | transportation captain (as Mike Connolly) |
| Ed Merritt | ... | transportation captain: Mississippi |
Additional Crew
| Toni Baran | ... | production secretary |
| Tom Brocato | ... | publicist |
| Cullen G. Chambers | ... | stand-in: Louis Gossett Jr. |
| Leroy 'Satchel' Paige | ... | technical advisor |
| Ruth Siroonian | ... | controller |
| Susan Whittaker | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1981) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Warner Bros.
- Warner Home Video (2014) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cottman/Mazza (publicity)
- Damask Productions Inc. (music editing)
- Gomillion Sound (post-production sound)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (titles and opticals)
Storyline
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Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige, star pitcher in the Negro Leagues, and later in the major leagues. Traces his life from his troubled youth, including his life in a detention school for Negroes, to his highs and lows in baseball, and in his personal life.
Written by Jerry Milani |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jim Davis' final film. See more » |
| Goofs | During the "All-Star Game" between the Negro League and the Major League, Josh Gibson (Ernie Barnes) and another player are seen wearing their usual Homestead Grays uniform while at bat instead of the Satchel All Stars uniform their team is wearing. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Don't Look Back See more » |