The Guy Who Came Back

The Guy Who Came Back

The Guy Who Came Back

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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!"

1951

1h 31m

6.3(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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20th Century Fox

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

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
Written by: W.G. Fay
Allan Scott
Produced by: Julian Blaustein

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