CinemaOSMovie · 1951 · 1h 31m · NR

The Guy Who Came Back

He couldn't forget the roar of the crowd...a woman's kiss...a small boy's love in his heart!

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Former football star Harry Joplin is down on his luck, both in his career and in his married life. He seems convinced of his own unworthiness, but a chance to play in a charity football game helps him see his life in a new light.

Directed byJoseph M. Newman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
EN
Released
August 16, 1951
Studios
20th Century Fox

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Paul Douglas

Paul Douglas

Harry Joplin

Joan Bennett

Joan Bennett

Kathy Joplin

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

Dee Shane

Don DeFore

Don DeFore

Gordon Towne

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

Willy Joplin

Zero Mostel

Zero Mostel

Boots Mullins

Ruth McDevitt

Ruth McDevitt

Grandma

Edmon Ryan

Edmon Ryan

Joe Demarcus

Walter Burke

Walter Burke

O'Mara

Henry Kulky

Henry Kulky

Wizard, Wrestler

Creative team
Directed by
Joseph M. Newman
Joseph M. Newman
Written by
Allan Scott
W.G. Fay
W.G. Fay
Produced by
Julian Blaustein

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