Fear Strikes Out
Fear Strikes Out
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?
Charles London reviewedFebruary 21, 2025
Before Anthony Perkins was psychotic Norman Bates he was anxiety-plagued Jimmy Piersall in this true story. Perkins adeptly portrays a man struggling to manage his career, life, and relationships while in the throes of mental illness.
Less a movie about baseball and more about a man playing hardball with his demons. Good acting, good flick, not a home run but a solid triple.