

The Guy Who Came Back
1951-08-16 · 91 min · ★ 6.2
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.
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- Directors
- Joseph M. Newman
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Paul DouglasHarry Joplin
Joan BennettKathy Joplin
Linda DarnellDee Shane
Don DeForeGordon Towne
Billy GrayWilly Joplin
Zero MostelBoots Mullins
Ruth McDevittGrandma
Edmon RyanJoe Demarcus
Walter BurkeO'Mara
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