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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.
Fear Strikes Out: Directed by Robert Mulligan. With Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, Norma Moore, Adam Williams. True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.
Brief Synopsis. Major League star Jimmy Piersall fights to save his sanity. Cast & Crew. Read More. Robert Mulligan. Director. Anthony Perkins. Jim Piersall. Karl Malden. John Piersall. Norma Moore. Mary Teevan Piersall. Adam Williams. Dr. Brown. Perry Wilson. Mrs. John Piersall. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. Also Known As.
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...
True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball. Jim Piersall is groomed by his loving but hard-driving father (living vicariously through his son) to play 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.
Drama. True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.
