Briarcliff Entertainment shared the official trailer for The Hill, the sports drama starring Dennis Quaid as an overprotective father to baseball phenomenon son played by Colin Ford.
The film is based on the true story of Rickey Hill who overcame a physical handicap to become a Major League Baseball (MLB) player.
Also starring in the film are Joelle Carter, Randy Houser, Bonnie Bedelia and Scott Glenn.
Directed by Jeff Celentano, The Hill opens in theaters with a release date of August 25th, 2023.
Growing up impoverished in small-town Texas, young Rickey Hill shows an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball, despite being burdened by leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease. His stern, pastor father (Dennis Quaid) discourages Rickey from playing baseball to protect him from injury, and to have him follow in his footsteps and become a preacher. As a young man, Rickey (Colin Ford) becomes a baseball phenomenon. His desire to participate in a try-out for a legendary major league scout divides the family and threatens Rickey’s dream of playing professional baseball.
Based on a true story, The Hill is directed by Jeff Celentano and also stars Joelle Carter, country music singer and songwriter Randy Houser, Golden Globe nominee Bonnie Bedelia, and Scott Glenn.
“I’m setting out to make an iconic film in the classic sense, a beautiful sweeping and powerful inspirational story. One that will stand the test of time like Blindside, Rudy, Field of Dreams and The Natural. Dennis was the first and only person I thought of for the lead role upon reading the script,” said Celentano. “There’s no doubt in my mind that he has the ability to play a loving, caring father while at the same time a staunch, powerful man – all the qualities needed to bring Pastor Hill’s character to life.”
Watch the official trailer for The Hill.
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