Fear Strikes Out (1957)

Movie"This is Jimmy, balanced on the ragged edge of violence, twisted and trapped by a world he never made…"
Audience Score
70
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NR 1 hr 40 minMar 20th, 1957Drama
True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.
StarringAnthony PerkinsKarl MaldenNorma Moore
DirectorRobert Mulligan

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 20th, 1957
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 4th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
Movie Tags:
biographymental healthbaseballpsychiatristfather son conflictmental breakdownprofessional sportsbipolar disordermental asylumbaseball player