Flashing Spikes (1962)
An old ballplayer, thrown out of baseball due to a bribery scandal, becomes friends with a young phenom. The younger player is at first tainted by his association with the oldtimer, but eventually the truth about the scandal is revealed.
Director: John Ford
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 4, 1962
Cast
- James Stewart - Slim Conway
- Jack Warden - Comissioner
- Patrick Wayne - Bill Riley
- Edgar Buchanan - Crab Holman
- Harry Carey, Jr. - Man in the Dugout
- John Wayne - Marine Sergeant
- Fred Astaire - Narrator
- Tige Andrews - Gabby LaSalle
- Stephanie Hill - Mary Riley
- Carleton Young - Rex Short
Screenplay
- Jameson Brewer
- Frank O'Rourke (Novel)
Music: John Williams
Cinematography: William H. Clothier
Editing: Richard Belding, Tony Martinelli
Production: Avasta Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Ford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flashing Spikes about?
- An old ballplayer, thrown out of baseball due to a bribery scandal, becomes friends with a young phenom. The younger player is at first tainted by his association with the oldtimer, but eventually the truth about the scandal is revealed.
- Who directed Flashing Spikes?
- Flashing Spikes was directed by John Ford.
- Who stars in Flashing Spikes?
- Flashing Spikes stars James Stewart, Jack Warden, Patrick Wayne, Edgar Buchanan, Harry Carey, Jr., John Wayne.
- How long is Flashing Spikes?
- Flashing Spikes has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Flashing Spikes?
- Flashing Spikes is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Flashing Spikes produced?
- Flashing Spikes was produced in United States of America.