Fear Strikes Out
"This is Jimmy, balanced on the ragged edge of violence, twisted and trapped by a world he never made…"
Originally released in 1957. Fear Strikes Out is a drama film. directed by Robert Mulligan.
Starring Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, and Norma Moore
Synopsis
True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Perkins
as Jimmy Piersall
Karl Malden
as John Piersall
Norma Moore
as Mary Piersall
Adam Williams
as Doctor Brown
Perry Wilson
as Mrs. John Piersall
Peter J. Votrian
as Jim Piersall as a Boy
Richard Bull
as Reporter Slade (uncredited)
Morgan Jones
as Sandy Allen (uncredited)
Edd Byrnes
as Boy in Car Assisting Jimmy Up Stairway (uncredited)
Brian G. Hutton
as Bernie Sherwill (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fear Strikes Out about?
True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.
Who directed Fear Strikes Out?
Fear Strikes Out was directed by Robert Mulligan.
How long is Fear Strikes Out?
Fear Strikes Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Fear Strikes Out released?
Fear Strikes Out was released on March 28, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fear Strikes Out?
The main cast of Fear Strikes Out includes Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, Norma Moore, Adam Williams, Perry Wilson.