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Maurie

1973, Movie, G, 113 mins

Maurie: Review

Part "Brian's Song," part THE STRATTON STORY (also scripted by the writer of this film, Douglas Morrow), MAURIE is based on the ordeal of Cincinnati Royals star Maurice Stokes, who was struck with paralysis that ended his promising career and left him hospitalized. Onetime San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Bernie Casey gives a fine performance as Maurie; Bo Swenson plays Jack Twyman, his Royals teammate who dedicates a decade to Maurie's rehabilitation, ... read more leave a comment