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Fear Strikes Out (1957)True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball. Director:Robert Mulligan |
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John Piersall
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Norma Moore | ... | |
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Adam Williams | ... |
Doctor Brown
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Perry Wilson | ... |
Mrs. John Piersall
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Peter J. Votrian | ... | |
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Jim Piersall is groomed by his loving but hard-driving father (living vicariously through his son) to play major league baseball. His desire to succeed to please his father leads to mental illness and a nervous breakdown. Can he overcome those difficulties and return to the major leagues? Written by Jerry Milani <jmilani@ix.netcom.com>
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