Fear Strikes Out

Fear Strikes Out (1957)

Approved 28 Mar 1957 • Biography, Drama, Sport • 1h 40m
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Jim Piersall is groomed by his loving but hard-driving father (living vicariously through his son) to play major league baseball. His desire to succeed to please his father leads to mental illness and a nervous breakdown. Can he overcome those difficulties and return to the major leagues?

Robert Mulligan
Director
Ted Berkman, Raphael Blau, Jimmy Piersall
Writer
Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, Norma Moore
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 1 nomination
Country: United States
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6.9

IMDb (2167 votes)
83%
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