The Guy Who Came Back
The Guy Who Came Back

Movie·1951·1h 31m

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!

Directed By

Joseph M. Newman

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Written By

Allan Scott

Producer

Julian Blaustein

Cinematography

Joseph LaShelle

Music

Leigh Harline

Editor

William B. Murphy

Themes

sportsamerican footballcharityfamily

Production House

20th Century Fox

Audience Score

62%

4 votes

Skip13%
Timepass30%
Go for it37%
Perfection20%

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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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Crew

Joseph M. Newman

Joseph M. Newman

Director

W.G. Fay

W.G. Fay

Story

Allan Scott

Screenplay

Julian Blaustein

Producer

William B. Murphy

Editor

Joseph LaShelle

Director of Photography

Leigh Harline

Leigh Harline

Original Music Composer

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