Roberto Clemente Biopic in the Works at Legendary
*The movie will be produced by the same people who produced “42,” the movie about the life of Jackie Robinson. VL
By Dave McNary, Variety
Legendary has acquired life rights from Clemente’s family and movie rights to David Maraniss’ biography “Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero.”[pullquote]He died in an aviation accident on Dec. 31, 1972, while attempting to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.[/pullquote]
The Puerto Rican was universally respected as a passionate player and humanitarian. He played 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972, was an All-Star for 12 seasons and got his 3,000th hit in his final at bat. He died in an aviation accident on Dec. 31, 1972, while attempting to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
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