Fear Strikes Out(1957)
This is Jimmy, balanced on the ragged edge of violence, twisted and trapped by a world he never made…
Fear Strikes Out Synopsis
True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.
Fear Strikes Out (1957) is a drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, released on March 28, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, Norma Moore and Adam Williams. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mulligan
- Writers:
- Ted Berkman, Raphael Blau
- Producers:
- Alan J. Pakula
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell B. Boggs
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Fear Strikes Out Cast & Crew
Main 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)
- Bart Burns
Bart Burns
as Joe Cronin (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Ted Berkman and Raphael Blau, produced by Alan J. Pakula.
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Fear Strikes Out Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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Fear Strikes Out – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fear Strikes Out online?
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Fear Strikes Out (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fear Strikes Out?
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The main cast of Fear Strikes Out (1957) includes Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, Norma Moore, Adam Williams and Perry Wilson. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fear Strikes Out released?
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Fear Strikes Out was released on March 28, 1957 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Fear Strikes Out worth watching?
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Fear Strikes Out (1957) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.