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The Hill

The Hill

Never give up hope.

20237.72h 1m

Overview

The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

Directed by Jeff Celentano
Written by Angelo Pizzo, Scott Marshall Smith
Produced by Jeff Celentano, Warren Ostergard
Box Office0Revenue: $7.6M

Top Cast

Colin Ford

Colin Ford

Rickey Hill

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

James Hill

Joelle Carter

Joelle Carter

Helen Hill

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Red Murff

Siena Bjornerud

Siena Bjornerud

Gracie Shanz

Ryan Dinning

Ryan Dinning

Robert Hill

Carina Worm

Carina Worm

Connie Hill

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

Gram

Randy Houser

Randy Houser

Ray Clemons

Adrian Eppley

Adrian Eppley

Mariah

Themes & Keywords

baseballbased on true storychristian faith

About The Hill

The Hill is a history, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of baseball, based on true story, christian faith. Directed by Jeff Celentano, it stars Colin Ford, Dennis Quaid, Joelle Carter. The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

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