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The Stratton Story
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The Stratton Story

1949-05-12 · 106 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Romance

Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.

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Directors
Sam Wood
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James StewartJames StewartMonty Stratton
June AllysonJune AllysonEthel
Frank MorganFrank MorganBarney Wile
Agnes MooreheadAgnes MooreheadMa Stratton
Bill WilliamsBill WilliamsEddie Dibson
Bruce CowlingBruce CowlingTed Lyons
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkJosh Higgins
Mary LawrenceMary LawrenceDot
Dean WhiteDean WhiteLuke Appling
Robert GistRobert GistEarnie
Gene BeardenGene Bearden
Bill DickeyBill DickeyBill Dickey
Jimmy DykesJimmy Dykes
Mervyn SheaMervyn Shea
Gino CorradoGino CorradoRestaurant Chef
Pat FlahertyWestern Manager
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorBaseball Fan
Bert StevensMovie House Patron
Brick SullivanUmpire
Charles SullivanCharles SullivanSpectator

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