The Fireball

Directed by Tay Garnett
Approved
1950    84mDrama, Sport
5.714%5.6
Johnny runs away from Father O'Hara's orphanage and becomes a roller-skating star with help from Mary Reeves. He becomes involved with women, including Polly, who only love him because he is a champion--but Mary actually feels real love for him. What will happen when he is struck down by polio?

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  • Mickey RooneyJohnny Casar
  • Pat O'BrienFather O'Hara
  • Beverly TylerMary Reeves
  • James BrownAllen
  • Ralph DumkeBruno Crystal
  • Milburn StoneJeff Davis
  • Bert BegleyShilling
  • Marilyn MonroePolly
  • Sam FlintDr. Barton
  • Glenn CorbettMack Miller
  • John HedloeUllman
  • James AndersonStrong Arm Man (uncredited)
  • Al HillPoliceman (uncredited)
  • Lois JamesRoller Derby Girl (uncredited)
  • Kenner G. KempRoller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
  • Frank MillsRoller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
  • Tay GarnettDirector / Writer
  • Horace McCoyWriter
  • Bert E. FriedlobProducer
  • Van Nest PolglaseArt Direction

 

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The Fireball Trivia

The Fireball was released on November 25, 1950.

The Fireball was directed by Tay Garnett.

The Fireball has a runtime of 84 min.

The Fireball was produced by Bert E. Friedlob.

The key characters in The Fireball are Johnny Casar (Mickey Rooney), Father O'Hara (Pat O'Brien), Mary Reeves (Beverly Tyler).

The Fireball is rated Approved.

The Fireball is a Drama, Sport film.

The Fireball has an audience rating of 1.4 out of 10.

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