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Fear Strikes Out

1957, Movie, NR, 100 mins

Fear Strikes Out: Review

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In a dry-run for his career performance in Psycho, Anthony Perkins delivers a powerful portrayal of a young man undergoing tremendous emotional turmoil: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jimmy Piersall, who suffered a spectacular nervous breakdown. The film is based on Piersall's autobiography, and marked the directorial debut of Robert Mulligan (To Kill a Mockingbird). Read the complete review for Fear Strikes Out

Fear Strikes Out: Cast & Details

Year: 1957
Rated NR
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Cast
 Anthony Perkins: Jimmy Piersall
Karl Malden: John Piersall
Norma Moore: Mary Teevan
Adam Williams: Dr. Brown
Peter Votrian: Jimmy Piersall as a Boy
Perry Wilson: Mrs. John Piersall

 

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