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The Guy Who Came Back (1951)

APPROVED 91 min  -  Drama | Sport  -   16 August 1951 (USA)
6.7
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph M. Newman

Writers:

W.G. Fay (story), Allan Scott (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Paul Douglas ...
Harry Joplin
Joan Bennett ...
Kathy Joplin
Linda Darnell ...
Dee Shane
Don DeFore Don DeFore ...
Gordon Towne
Billy Gray Billy Gray ...
Willy Joplin
Zero Mostel ...
Boots Mullins
Edmon Ryan Edmon Ryan ...
Joe Demarcus
Ruth McDevitt Ruth McDevitt ...
Grandma
Walter Burke Walter Burke ...
O'Mara
Henry Kulky Henry Kulky ...
Wizard, Wrestler
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Storyline

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 Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Football | Charity | Skid Row | Set Up | Policeman  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Film debut of Ruth McDevitt. See more »

Quotes

Drunken Heckler in Nightclub: You slay me Harry!
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