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The Guy Who Came Back(1951)
Status: Released
Date: 1951-08-16
30%
1 Votes
Time: 1h 31m
He couldn't forget the roar of the crowd...a woman's kiss...a small boy's love in his heart!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: The Guy Who Came Back
Top 10 Billed 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
Ruth McDevitt
Grandma
Edmon Ryan
Joe Demarcus
Walter Burke
O'Mara
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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.
Release Date
1951-08-16
Average
3
Rating:
1.5 startsTagline
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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