The Guy Who Came Back (1951)
He couldn't forget the roar of the crowd...a woman's kiss...a small boy's love in his heart!
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 16, 1951
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
Screenplay
- Allan Scott (Screenplay)
- W.G. Fay (Story)
Music: Leigh Harline
Cinematography: Joseph LaShelle
Editing: William B. Murphy
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, american football, charity, family
More Films by Director: Joseph M. Newman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Guy Who Came Back about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Guy Who Came Back?
- The Guy Who Came Back was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
- Who stars in The Guy Who Came Back?
- The Guy Who Came Back stars Paul Douglas, Joan Bennett, Linda Darnell, Don DeFore, Billy Gray, Zero Mostel.
- How long is The Guy Who Came Back?
- The Guy Who Came Back has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Guy Who Came Back?
- The Guy Who Came Back is a Drama film.
- Where was The Guy Who Came Back produced?
- The Guy Who Came Back was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Guy Who Came Back?
- The themes of The Guy Who Came Back include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Olympic Spirit and Sports.