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The Guy Who Came Back (1951)

NR · 1951-08-16 · 1h 31m · EN
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He couldn't forget the roar of the crowd...a woman's kiss...a small boy's love in his heart!

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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Joseph M. NewmanDirector

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Paul DouglasPaul DouglasHarry JoplinJoan BennettJoan BennettKathy JoplinLinda DarnellLinda DarnellDee ShaneDon DeForeDon DeForeGordon TowneBilly GrayBilly GrayWilly JoplinZero MostelZero MostelBoots MullinsRuth McDevittRuth McDevittGrandmaEdmon RyanEdmon RyanJoe DemarcusWalter BurkeWalter BurkeO'MaraHenry KulkyHenry KulkyWizard, Wrestler

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FamilySportsAmerican footballCharity

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityFamily · Sports · American FootballDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference339896Actor preference294240 · 210096 · 190908

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What is The Guy Who Came Back about?

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.

How long is The Guy Who Came Back?

The Guy Who Came Back has a runtime of 91 minutes.