Monkey on My Back(1957)
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Monkey on My Back Synopsis
The painfully true story of welterweight boxing champion Barney Ross is detailed in Monkey on My Back. Cameron Mitchell stars as Ross, whose meteoric ring career is interrupted when he joins the Marines at the outset of WWII. A highly decorated hero, Ross contracts malaria oversees and is given morphine to assuage the pain. By the time he returns to the states, Ross is a confirmed drug addict. Before he can rise to the top again, he must hit rock bottom and his descent into the hell of narcotics dependency is graphically illustrated (so much so that the film was almost denied a Production Code seal). Though a cured Barney Ross served as technical advisor for Monkey on My Back, he ended up suing the producers for defamation of character -- and lost.
Monkey on My Back (1957) is a drama film directed by André de Toth, released on May 29, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards and Jack Albertson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- André de Toth
- Writers:
- Crane Wilbur, Paul Dudley, Anthony Veiller
- Producers:
- Edward Small
- Production:
- Edward Small Productions
- Status:
- Released
Monkey on My Back (1957) Trailer
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Monkey on My Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cameron Mitchell
as Barney Ross
Dianne Foster
as Cathy Holland
Paul Richards
as Rico, Drug Pusher (as Paul E. Richards)
Jack Albertson
as Sam Pian
Kathy Garver
as Noreen
Lisa Golm
as Barney's Mother
Barry Kelley
as Big Ralph
Scotty Beckett
as Corpsman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by André de Toth, written by Crane Wilbur, Paul Dudley and Anthony Veiller, produced by Edward Small.
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Monkey on My Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Monkey on My Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monkey on My Back online?
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Monkey on My Back (1957) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Monkey on My Back?
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The main cast of Monkey on My Back (1957) includes Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards, Jack Albertson and Kathy Garver. The film was directed by André de Toth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monkey on My Back released?
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Monkey on My Back was released on May 29, 1957 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Monkey on My Back worth watching?
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Monkey on My Back (1957) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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