Movie

Fear Strikes Out

“This is Jimmy, balanced on the ragged edge of violence, twisted and trapped by a world he never made…”

★ 7.2(22)19571h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Mulligan
Release date: 1957-03-28
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Fear Strikes Out

Fear Strikes Out is a 1957 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Robert Mulligan, starring Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden and Norma Moore. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fear Strikes Out in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

Cast

Anthony Perkins

Jimmy Piersall

Karl Malden

John Piersall

Norma Moore

Mary Piersall

Adam Williams

Doctor Brown

Perry Wilson

Mrs. John Piersall

Peter J. Votrian

Jim Piersall as a Boy

Richard Bull

Reporter Slade (uncredited)

Morgan Jones

Sandy Allen (uncredited)

Edd Byrnes

Boy in Car Assisting Jimmy Up Stairway (uncredited)

Brian G. Hutton

Bernie Sherwill (uncredited)

Bart Burns

Joe Cronin (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookboston, massachusettsbaseballmassachusettsredemptionmental breakdownbiographybased on true storyfamily relationshipsoverbearing fatherred soxbaseball playermental healthprofessional sportsbipolar disorder

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fear Strikes Out in Mexico?+

Fear Strikes Out is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Fear Strikes Out on Netflix?+

Fear Strikes Out is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Fear Strikes Out?+

Fear Strikes Out has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Fear Strikes Out?+

Fear Strikes Out stars Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, Norma Moore, Adam Williams and Perry Wilson.

When did Fear Strikes Out come out?+

Fear Strikes Out is a 1957 movie directed by Robert Mulligan.

What genre is Fear Strikes Out?+

Fear Strikes Out is Drama film.

Who directed Fear Strikes Out?+

Fear Strikes Out was directed by Robert Mulligan.