The Fireball(1950)
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The Fireball Synopsis
Johnny Casar runs away from the orphanage to start a successful career as a roller skater and after setbacks learns to curb his ruthlessness and ambition.
The Fireball (1950) is a drama film directed by Tay Garnett, released on November 9, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Pat O'Brien, Beverly Tyler and James Brown. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Tay Garnett
- Writers:
- Tay Garnett, Horace McCoy
- Producers:
- Bert E. Friedlob
- Cinematographer:
- Lester White
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Bert E. Friedlob Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Fireball Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rooney
as Johnny Casar
Pat O'Brien
as Father O'Hara
Beverly Tyler
as Mary Reeves
James Brown
as Allen
Ralph Dumke
as Bruno Crystal
Milburn Stone
as Jeff Davis
- Bert Begley
Bert Begley
as Shilling
Marilyn Monroe
as Polly
Sam Flint
as Dr. Barton
Glenn Corbett
as Mack Miller
- John Hedloe
John Hedloe
as Ullman
James Anderson
as Strong Arm Man (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Tay Garnett, written by Tay Garnett and Horace McCoy, produced by Bert E. Friedlob.
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The Fireball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Fireball – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fireball online?
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The Fireball (1950) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fireball?
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The main cast of The Fireball (1950) includes Mickey Rooney, Pat O'Brien, Beverly Tyler, James Brown and Ralph Dumke. The film was directed by Tay Garnett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fireball released?
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The Fireball was released on November 9, 1950 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Fireball worth watching?
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The Fireball (1950) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.