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The Guy Who Came Back
The Guy Who Came Back

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!

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

16 August 1951

Country

United States of America

Cast

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

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