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Fear Strikes Out is a 1957 American biographical sports drama film depicting the life and career of American baseball player Jimmy Piersall. It is based on Piersall's 1955 memoir Fear Strikes Out: The Jim Piersall Story, co-written with Al Hirshberg.
A 1957 film based on the true story of Jimmy Piersall, a baseball player who suffered from mental illness. The film explores his relationship with his father, his career, and his recovery.
A biographical drama based on the book by Jim Piersall, a Major League baseball player who suffered from bipolar disorder. The film stars Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden and Norma Moore, and was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Based on the true story of troubled baseball star Jimmy Piersall, Fear Strikes Out is an emotionally compelling drama featuring excellent performances from Anthony Perkins and Karl Malden. Read...
A biographical film about Jimmy Piersall, a baseball player who suffered from mental illness and nervous breakdowns. The film depicts his struggles to please his father, his wife, and his fans, and his comeback to the major leagues.
Drama. Rate this movie. Tell us what you think. True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.
Fear Strikes Out is a 1957 American biographical sports drama film depicting the life and career of American baseball player Jimmy Piersall. It is based on Piersall's 1955 memoir Fear Strikes Out: The Jim Piersall Story, co-written with Al Hirshberg.
