Drama · United States of America · 1951 · 1h 31m

The Guy Who Came Back

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Director
Joseph M. Newman
Cast
Paul Douglas as Harry Joplin Joan Bennett as Kathy Joplin Linda Darnell as Dee Shane Don DeFore as Gordon Towne Billy Gray as Willy Joplin Zero Mostel as Boots Mullins
Crew
Joseph LaShelle — Director of Photography William B. Murphy — Editor Leigh Harline — Original Music Composer Allan Scott — Screenplay W.G. Fay — Story Julian Blaustein — Producer
Tagline

He couldn't forget the roar of the crowd...a woman's kiss...a small boy's love in his heart!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
sportsamerican footballcharityfamily
Key Collaborators
Joseph M. Newman Director Joseph LaShelle Director of Photography William B. Murphy Editor Leigh Harline Original Music Composer Allan Scott Screenplay W.G. Fay Story Julian Blaustein Producer Renié Costume Design
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