The Guy Who Came Back

The Guy Who Came Back

91 mins | Drama | Aug. 16, 1951

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.

The Guy Who Came Back

91 mins | Drama | Aug. 16, 1951

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.
Producers 20th Century Fox
Original title The Guy Who Came Back
Directors Horace Hough, Joseph M. Newman
Writers Allan Scott, W.G. Fay

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