St. Anthony's College is in big financial trouble, so its president, Fr. Burke (Charles Coburn), tries to persuade former big-time football coach Steve Williams (John Wayne) to take over the small Catholic school's football program in the hope that a winning team will mean big gate
receipts. Steve, whose life is on the skids, refuses until his ex-wife (Marie Windsor) tries to gain custody of his beloved daughter Carole (Sherry Jackson). Then, to convince the authorities that he is a responsible parent, he takes the position. By calling in favors, bending admission standards,
and performing a little blackmail here and there, Steve transforms St. Anthony's pathetic s...
Released:
1953
Rated:
R
Length:
110 mins