The Stratton Story(1949)
James Stewart - June Allyson, In The True Romance of The Year
Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.
Movie: The Stratton Story
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Monty Stratton
Ethel
Barney Wile
Ma Stratton
Eddie Dibson
Ted Lyons
Josh Higgins
Dot
Luke Appling
Earnie
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Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.
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1949-05-12
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James Stewart - June Allyson, In The True Romance of The Year
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