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The Guy Who Came Back (1951)

The Guy Who Came Back

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1h 31m

Drama, Romance, Sport

August 16th, 1951

6.8/10

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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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Cast

Paul Douglas
Harry Joplin
Joan Bennett
Kathy Joplin
Linda Darnell
Dee Shane
Don DeFore
Gordon Towne
Billy Gray
Willy Joplin
Zero Mostel
Boots Mullins
Edmon Ryan
Joe Demarcus
Ruth McDevitt
Grandma
Walter Burke
O'Mara
Henry Kulky
Wizard - Wrestler
Full cast & crew

Directors

Joseph M. Newman
(as Joseph Newman)
Full cast & crew

Producers

Julian Blaustein
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

W.G. Fay
(magazine story ''The Man Who Sank the Navy'') (as William Fay)
Allan Scott
screenplay
Full cast & crew

Taglines

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

Keywords

cigarette smoking
mother son relationship
husband wife relationship
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

February 1st, 1952 (Australia)
February 21st, 1952 (Mexico)
October 21st, 1952 (Philippines) (Davao)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

The Guy Who Came Back (original title)
O Último Jogo (Brazil)
El último juego (Mexico)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA (studio)

Running Times

91 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.37 : 1

Production Companies

20th Century Fox
Twentieth Century Fox (United States of America)

Distribution Companies

Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Twentieth Century Fox (United States of America)

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