Show Dates: Sat, Sep. 9 - 12:50P; Sat, Sep. 9 - 3:50P; Sat, Sep. 9 - 6:50P; Sat, Sep. 9 - 9:30P; Sun, Sep. 10 - 12:50P; Sun, Sep. 10 - 3:50P; Sun, Sep. 10 - 6:50P; Mon, Sep. 11 - 6:50P; Tue, Sep. 12 - 6:50P
Wed, Sep. 13 - 12:50P; Wed, Sep. 13 - 6:50P
Studios: Briarcliff Entertainment/Vitamin A Films/Rescue Dog Productions/Piney Pictures
Plot: Growing up impoverished in small town Texas, young Rickey Hill shows an extraordinary ability of hitting a baseball, despite being burdened by leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease. His stern, pastor father 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 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.
Cast
Colin Ford - Rickey Hill
Dennis Quaid - Pastor Hill
Joelle Carter - Helen Hill
Scott Glenn - Red Murff
Siena Bjornerud - Gracie Shanz
Ryan Dinning - Robert Hill
Carina Woren - Connie Hill
Bonnie Bedelia - Gram
Randy Houser - Ray Clemons
Jesse Berry - Young Rickey
Mason Gillett - Young Gracie
Hailey Bithell - Young Connie
Tyrik Johnson - Young Jason
Adrian Eppley - Mariah
Tyler Johnson - Quinn
David Silverman - Coach Don
Writer(s): Angelo Pizzo (Rudy; Hoosiers; The Game of Their Lives)
Scott Marshall Smith (When the Game Stands Tall; The Score; Man of Honor)
Director: Jeff Celentaro
Rated PG for thematic content, language and smoking throughout (126 minutes)
The Hill is a remarkable film that is an absolute can't miss and will truly leave you moved during quite a few moments.
Throughout the film, there are some really powerful moments that will really leave you feeling a little emotional. Just watching Rickey Hill give it his absolute all to fulfill his dream is truly inspiring. One thing is for sure - never give up hope on your dreams, no matter what the odds are.
The acting in the film is remarkably well done. The whole cast is amazing and country star Randy Houser does a fine job as one of Rickey's biggest supporters. Also, a quick side note for those who have seen the film: the actress who plays Gram (another great character) is Bonnie Bedelia, a.k.a. Mrs. McClane from Die Hard and Die Hard 2!
So make sure to catch The Hill while it's showing at the Dietrich Theater over the next five days. There is some humor scattered throughout and some emotional, engrossing moments that may make you shed a tear.
Here are some fun tidbits for The Hill!
The title The Hill is descriptive of both the obstacles the character has to get through in order to get to his goal as well as his last name - Rickey Hill.
In August 2021, Deadline reported that Dennis Quaid joined the cast of the sports drama film, The Hill. Writer Scott Marshall Smith wrote the script prior to his death in December 2020.
Principal photography took place in Augusta, GA and the surrounding Columbia County region from November to December 2021. Other locations included the Lake Olmstead Stadium and Central Savannah River Area.
In the US and Canada, The Hill was release alongside Gran Turismo, Retribution and Golda.
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