A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
1991, English. Directed by Richard Michaels.
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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- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 2 April 1991
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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story?
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991) was directed by Richard Michaels and stars Mario Van Peebles, Susan Ruttan, Lane R. Davis.