The Guy Who Came Back
“He couldn't forget the roar of the crowd...a woman's kiss...a small boy's love in his heart!”
1951•NR•1h 31m•6.2•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Joseph M. Newman
Writer
Allan Scott
Languages
English
Studio
20th Century Fox
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
Henry Kulky
Wizard, Wrestler
Production
Company
20th Century Fox
Producer
Julian Blaustein
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