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The Guy Who Came Back

6.319511h 31mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorJoseph M. Newman
WritersW.G. Fay·Allan Scott
ProducerJulian Blaustein

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Cast · Directed by Joseph M. Newman

PDPaul Douglas
Paul Douglas
Harry Joplin
JBJoan Bennett
Joan Bennett
Kathy Joplin
LDLinda Darnell
Linda Darnell
Dee Shane
DDDon DeFore
Don DeFore
Gordon Towne
BGBilly Gray
Billy Gray
Willy Joplin
ZMZero Mostel
Zero Mostel
Boots Mullins
RMRuth McDevitt
Ruth McDevitt
Grandma
EREdmon Ryan
Edmon Ryan
Joe Demarcus
WBWalter Burke
Walter Burke
O'Mara
HKHenry Kulky
Henry Kulky
Wizard, Wrestler

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