The Guy Who Came Back

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.

Cast

Paul Douglas

as Harry Joplin

Joan Bennett

as Kathy Joplin

Linda Darnell

as Dee Shane

Don DeFore

as Gordon Towne

Billy Gray

as Willy Joplin

Zero Mostel

as Boots Mullins

Ruth McDevitt

as Grandma

Edmon Ryan

as Joe Demarcus

Walter Burke

as O'Mara

Henry Kulky

as Wizard, Wrestler

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