The Guy Who Came Back(1951)
He couldn't forget the roar of the crowd...a woman's kiss...a small boy's love in his heart!
The Guy Who Came Back Synopsis
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 (1951) is a drama film directed by Joseph M. Newman, released on August 16, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Paul Douglas, Joan Bennett, Linda Darnell and Don DeFore. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph M. Newman
- Writers:
- Allan Scott, W.G. Fay
- Producers:
- Julian Blaustein
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph LaShelle
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Guy Who Came Back Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Joseph M. Newman, written by Allan Scott and W.G. Fay, produced by Julian Blaustein.
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The Guy Who Came Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Guy Who Came Back – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Guy Who Came Back?
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The main cast of The Guy Who Came Back (1951) includes Paul Douglas, Joan Bennett, Linda Darnell, Don DeFore and Billy Gray. The film was directed by Joseph M. Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Guy Who Came Back released?
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The Guy Who Came Back was released on August 16, 1951 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Guy Who Came Back worth watching?
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The Guy Who Came Back (1951) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.