A Winner Never Quits(1986)
The inspiring story of a true American hero.
A Winner Never Quits Synopsis
Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.
A Winner Never Quits (1986) is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Mel Damski, released on April 13, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Keith Carradine, Mare Winningham, G.W. Bailey and Charles Hallahan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Damski
- Writers:
- Burt Prelutsky
- Producers:
- Lynn Raynor, James Keach
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Dana Kaproff
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures Television
- Status:
- Released
A Winner Never Quits (1986) Trailer
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A Winner Never Quits Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keith Carradine
as Pete Grey
Mare Winningham
as Annie
G.W. Bailey
as Tatum
Charles Hallahan
as Nelson Gary Sr.
Fionnula Flanagan
as Antoniette Wyshner
Jack Kehoe
as Bloom
Dennis Weaver
as Mr. Wyshner
Huckleberry Fox
as Nelson Gary Jr.
Mary Jo Deschanel
as Mrs. Gary
Ed O'Neill
as Whitey Wyshner
Dana Delany
as Nora
- Steve Rees
Steve Rees
as Young Pete Grey
Key crew
Directed by Mel Damski, written by Burt Prelutsky, produced by Lynn Raynor and James Keach.
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A Winner Never Quits Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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A Winner Never Quits – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Winner Never Quits?
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The main cast of A Winner Never Quits (1986) includes Keith Carradine, Mare Winningham, G.W. Bailey, Charles Hallahan and Fionnula Flanagan. The film was directed by Mel Damski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Winner Never Quits released?
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A Winner Never Quits was released on April 13, 1986 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is A Winner Never Quits worth watching?
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A Winner Never Quits (1986) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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