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Fear Strikes Out

Jimmy Piersall's inspiring journey to baseball stardom, overcoming mental health struggles along the way.

Jim Piersall's father pushes him to become a major league baseball player, but the pressure takes a toll on Jim's mental health, leading to a nervous breakdown.

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Main Cast

Anthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsJimmy Piersall
Karl MaldenKarl MaldenJohn Piersall
Norma MooreNorma MooreMary Piersall
Adam WilliamsAdam WilliamsDoctor Brown
Perry WilsonPerry WilsonMrs. John Piersall
Peter J. VotrianPeter J. VotrianJim Piersall as a Boy
Richard BullRichard BullReporter Slade (uncredited)
Morgan JonesMorgan JonesSandy Allen (uncredited)
Edd ByrnesEdd ByrnesBoy in Car Assisting Jimmy Up Stairway (uncredited)
Brian G. HuttonBrian G. HuttonBernie Sherwill (uncredited)
Bart BurnsBart BurnsJoe Cronin (uncredited)
Eric AldenEric AldenPoliceman
Heather AmesHeather AmesNurse
Sam BalterSam BalterBroadcaster

Creators

Robert MulliganRobert MulliganDirector
Ted BerkmanTed BerkmanScreenplay
Raphael BlauRaphael BlauScreenplay

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Fear Strikes Out Original Trailer

Fear Strikes Out Original Trailer

Info about Fear Strikes Out

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Mar 20, 1957

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Drama, Sport

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