Crazylegs (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, Crazylegs is a drama film directed by Francis D. Lyon, running about 87 minutes. “An All-American guy...and the cutest co-ed on the campus...in a gay love story that all America will cheer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the life and career of football star Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch (who plays himself).
Who’s in it. Crazylegs stars Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch as Elroy Hirsch, Lloyd Nolan as Win Brockmeyer, Joan Vohs as Ruth Stahmer and James Millican as L.A. Ram's Coach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Crazylegs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazylegs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crazylegs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazylegs (1953)?
- In US, Crazylegs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crazylegs worth watching?
- Crazylegs holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crazylegs?
- Crazylegs stars Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, Lloyd Nolan, Joan Vohs, James Millican and Robert Waterfield.
- When was Crazylegs released?
- Crazylegs was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.