Movie: The Guy Who Came Back

Top 10 Billed 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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  • 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 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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